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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.84, 424.52 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.84, 424.52 and 275.44 is: 379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.84 : 424.52 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.84/424.52 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.84x = 424.52 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.84x = 116,929.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,929.79/307.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.84

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