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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.01, 466.85 and 274.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.01, 466.85 and 274.74 is: 409.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.01 : 466.85 = 274.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.01/466.85 = 274.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.01x = 466.85 × 274.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.01x = 128,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,262.03/313.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.77

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