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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.37, 425.76 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.37, 425.76 and 275.57 is: 380.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.37 : 425.76 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.37/425.76 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.37x = 425.76 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.37x = 117,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,325.12/308.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.46

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