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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.92, 425.04 and 264.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.92, 425.04 and 264.08 is: 364.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.92 : 425.04 = 264.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.92/425.04 = 264.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.92x = 425.04 × 264.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.92x = 112,244.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,244.56/307.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.53

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