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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.98, 424.80 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.98, 424.80 and 276.84 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.98 : 424.80 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.98/424.80 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.98x = 424.80 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.98x = 117,601.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,601.63/307.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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