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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.81, 424.74 and 261.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.81, 424.74 and 261.37 is: 360.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.81 : 424.74 = 261.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.81/424.74 = 261.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.81x = 424.74 × 261.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.81x = 111,014.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,014.29/307.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.66

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