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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.66, 427.26 and 268.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.66, 427.26 and 268.53 is: 370.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.66 : 427.26 = 268.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.66/427.26 = 268.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.66x = 427.26 × 268.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.66x = 114,732.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,732.13/309.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.51

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