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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.28, 463.55 and 274.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.28, 463.55 and 274.60 is: 410.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.28 : 463.55 = 274.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.28/463.55 = 274.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.28x = 463.55 × 274.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.28x = 127,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,290.83/310.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.25

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