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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.48, 427.92 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.48, 427.92 and 274.72 is: 378.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.48 : 427.92 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.48/427.92 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.48x = 427.92 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.48x = 117,558.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,558.18/310.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.63

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