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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.73, 379.53 and 266.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.73, 379.53 and 266.37 is: 366.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.73 : 379.53 = 266.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.73/379.53 = 266.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.73x = 379.53 × 266.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.73x = 101,095.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,095.41/275.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.65

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