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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.36, 422.41 and 276.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.36, 422.41 and 276.60 is: 380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.36 : 422.41 = 276.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.36/422.41 = 276.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.36x = 422.41 × 276.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.36x = 116,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,837.22/307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.13

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