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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.69, 379.96 and 267.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.69, 379.96 and 267.80 is: 369.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.69 : 379.96 = 267.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.69/379.96 = 267.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.69x = 379.96 × 267.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.69x = 101,750.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,750.72/275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.07

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