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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 464.24 and 274.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 464.24 and 274.59 is: 409.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 464.24 = 274.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/464.24 = 274.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 464.24 × 274.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 127,473.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,473.34/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.84

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