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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.02, 465.27 and 277.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.02, 465.27 and 277.68 is: 416.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.02 : 465.27 = 277.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.02/465.27 = 277.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.02x = 465.27 × 277.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.02x = 129,196.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,196.17/310.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.73

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