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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.72, 427.08 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.72, 427.08 and 276.48 is: 381.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.72 : 427.08 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.72/427.08 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.72x = 427.08 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.72x = 118,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,079.08/309.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.24

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