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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.40, 429.54 and 274.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.40, 429.54 and 274.65 is: 378.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.40 : 429.54 = 274.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.40/429.54 = 274.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.40x = 429.54 × 274.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.40x = 117,973.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,973.16/311.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.85

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