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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.24, 427.08 and 267.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.24, 427.08 and 267.60 is: 369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.24 : 427.08 = 267.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.24/427.08 = 267.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.24x = 427.08 × 267.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.24x = 114,286.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,286.61/309.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.57

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