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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.56, 379.20 and 267.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.56, 379.20 and 267.48 is: 368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.56 : 379.20 = 267.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.56/379.20 = 267.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.56x = 379.20 × 267.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.56x = 101,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,428.42/275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.08

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