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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.38, 379.53 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.38, 379.53 and 267.48 is: 368.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.38 : 379.53 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.38/379.53 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.38x = 379.53 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.38x = 101,516.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,516.30/275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.64

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