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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.44, 426.06 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.44, 426.06 and 264.76 is: 365.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.44 : 426.06 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.44/426.06 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.44x = 426.06 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.44x = 112,803.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,803.65/308.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.72

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