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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.69, 426.87 and 272.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.69, 426.87 and 272.61 is: 375.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.69 : 426.87 = 272.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.69/426.87 = 272.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.69x = 426.87 × 272.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.69x = 116,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,369.03/309.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.76

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