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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.26, 427.89 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.26, 427.89 and 273.45 is: 377.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.26 : 427.89 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.26/427.89 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.26x = 427.89 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.26x = 117,006.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,006.52/310.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.12

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