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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.17, 427.50 and 277.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.17, 427.50 and 277.41 is: 382.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.17 : 427.50 = 277.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.17/427.50 = 277.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.17x = 427.50 × 277.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.17x = 118,592.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,592.78/310.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.35

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