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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 309.78, 427.80 and 265.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 309.78, 427.80 and 265.26 is: 366.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    309.78 : 427.80 = 265.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    309.78/427.80 = 265.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    309.78x = 427.80 × 265.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    309.78x = 113,478.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,478.23/309.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.32

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