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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 427.08 and 273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 427.08 and 273.40 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 427.08 = 273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/427.08 = 273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 427.08 × 273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 116,763.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,763.67/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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