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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.44, 424.68 and 263.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.44, 424.68 and 263.76 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.44 : 424.68 = 263.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.44/424.68 = 263.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.44x = 424.68 × 263.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.44x = 112,013.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,013.60/307.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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