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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 313.25, 469.42 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 313.25, 469.42 and 274.64 is: 411.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    313.25 : 469.42 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    313.25/469.42 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    313.25x = 469.42 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    313.25x = 128,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,918.48/313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.56

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