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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.56, 463.54 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.56, 463.54 and 274.12 is: 409.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.56 : 463.54 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.56/463.54 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.56x = 463.54 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.56x = 127,065.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,065.58/310.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.15

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