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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.64, 425.00 and 279.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.64, 425.00 and 279.35 is: 384.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.64 : 425.00 = 279.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.64/425.00 = 279.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.64x = 425.00 × 279.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.64x = 118,720.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,720.23/308.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.66

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