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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.14, 426.49 and 275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.14, 426.49 and 275.48 is: 380.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.14 : 426.49 = 275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.14/426.49 = 275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.14x = 426.49 × 275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.14x = 117,489.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,489.47/309.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.05

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