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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.51, 465.42 and 276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.51, 465.42 and 276.34 is: 414.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.51 : 465.42 = 276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.51/465.42 = 276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.51x = 465.42 × 276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.51x = 128,612.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,612.82/310.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.20

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