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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.70, 423.58 and 276.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.70, 423.58 and 276.62 is: 380.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.70 : 423.58 = 276.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.70/423.58 = 276.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.70x = 423.58 × 276.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.70x = 117,168.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,168.41/307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.79

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