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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.63, 429.57 and 274.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.63, 429.57 and 274.57 is: 378.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.63 : 429.57 = 274.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.63/429.57 = 274.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.63x = 429.57 × 274.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.63x = 117,945.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,945.96/311.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.49

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