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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.63, 379.87 and 267.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.63, 379.87 and 267.73 is: 368.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.63 : 379.87 = 267.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.63/379.87 = 267.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.63x = 379.87 × 267.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.63x = 101,703.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,703.54/275.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.99

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