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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.76, 424.62 and 266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.76, 424.62 and 266 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.76 : 424.62 = 266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.76/424.62 = 266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.76x = 424.62 × 266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.76x = 112,948.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,948.92/307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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