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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.36, 426.65 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.36, 426.65 and 275.76 is: 380.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.36 : 426.65 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.36/426.65 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.36x = 426.65 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.36x = 117,653.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,653.00/309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.31

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