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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 270.76, 374.06 and 269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 270.76, 374.06 and 269.04 is: 371.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    270.76 : 374.06 = 269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    270.76/374.06 = 269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    270.76x = 374.06 × 269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    270.76x = 100,637.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,637.10/270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.68

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