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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.94, 465.59 and 275.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.94, 465.59 and 275.49 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.94 : 465.59 = 275.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.94/465.59 = 275.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.94x = 465.59 × 275.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.94x = 128,266.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,266.08/311.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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