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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.32, 375.54 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.32, 375.54 and 267.80 is: 372.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.32 : 375.54 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.32/375.54 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.32x = 375.54 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.32x = 100,567.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,567.73/270.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.04

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