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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.76, 423.37 and 296.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.76, 423.37 and 296.63 is: 409.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.76 : 423.37 = 296.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.76/423.37 = 296.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.76x = 423.37 × 296.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.76x = 125,584.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,584.24/306.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.40

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