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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.88, 425.48 and 275.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.88, 425.48 and 275.07 is: 380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.88 : 425.48 = 275.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.88/425.48 = 275.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.88x = 425.48 × 275.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.88x = 117,035.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,035.41/307.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.14

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