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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.62, 426.87 and 265.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.62, 426.87 and 265.86 is: 366.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.62 : 426.87 = 265.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.62/426.87 = 265.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.62x = 426.87 × 265.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.62x = 113,487.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,487.66/309.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.54

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