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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.74, 468.38 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.74, 468.38 and 277.18 is: 416.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.74 : 468.38 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.74/468.38 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.74x = 468.38 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.74x = 129,825.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,825.57/311.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.45

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