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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 427.60 and 273.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 427.60 and 273.44 is: 376.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 427.60 = 273.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/427.60 = 273.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 427.60 × 273.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 116,922.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,922.94/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.59

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