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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.50, 428.58 and 273.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.50, 428.58 and 273.78 is: 377.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.50 : 428.58 = 273.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.50/428.58 = 273.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.50x = 428.58 × 273.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.50x = 117,336.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,336.63/310.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.90

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