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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.37, 374.72 and 265.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.37, 374.72 and 265.51 is: 367.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.37 : 374.72 = 265.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.37/374.72 = 265.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.37x = 374.72 × 265.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.37x = 99,491.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,491.91/270.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.98

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