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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.23, 378.63 and 267.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.23, 378.63 and 267.54 is: 368.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.23 : 378.63 = 267.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.23/378.63 = 267.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.23x = 378.63 × 267.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.23x = 101,298.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,298.67/275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.05

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