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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.37, 427.14 and 276.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.37, 427.14 and 276.57 is: 381.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.37 : 427.14 = 276.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.37/427.14 = 276.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.37x = 427.14 × 276.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.37x = 118,134.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,134.11/309.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.85

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