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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 308.73, 423.77 and 272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 308.73, 423.77 and 272.97 is: 374.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    308.73 : 423.77 = 272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    308.73/423.77 = 272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    308.73x = 423.77 × 272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    308.73x = 115,678.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,678.58/308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.70

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