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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.40, 424.06 and 265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.40, 424.06 and 265.94 is: 366.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.40 : 424.06 = 265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.40/424.06 = 265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.40x = 424.06 × 265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.40x = 112,774.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,774.52/307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.87

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