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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.74, 425.00 and 266.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.74, 425.00 and 266.09 is: 367.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.74 : 425.00 = 266.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.74/425.00 = 266.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.74x = 425.00 × 266.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.74x = 113,089.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,089.98/307.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.49

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