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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.21, 464.91 and 277.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.21, 464.91 and 277.51 is: 415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.21 : 464.91 = 277.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.21/464.91 = 277.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.21x = 464.91 × 277.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.21x = 129,017.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,017.17/310.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.90

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