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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.51, 427.34 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.51, 427.34 and 272.43 is: 374.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.51 : 427.34 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.51/427.34 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.51x = 427.34 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.51x = 116,417.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,417.97/310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.93

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