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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.16, 464.76 and 274.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.16, 464.76 and 274.52 is: 411.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.16 : 464.76 = 274.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.16/464.76 = 274.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.16x = 464.76 × 274.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.16x = 127,585.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,585.92/310.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.36

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