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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.28, 427.11 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.28, 427.11 and 264.76 is: 365.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.28 : 427.11 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.28/427.11 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.28x = 427.11 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.28x = 113,081.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,081.64/309.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.63

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