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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.64, 424.76 and 288.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.64, 424.76 and 288.04 is: 397.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.64 : 424.76 = 288.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.64/424.76 = 288.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.64x = 424.76 × 288.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.64x = 122,345.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,345.65/307.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.69

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