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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.68, 423.68 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.68, 423.68 and 274 is: 377.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.68 : 423.68 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.68/423.68 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.68x = 423.68 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.68x = 116,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,088.32/307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.30

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