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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275.87, 379.85 and 270.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275.87, 379.85 and 270.47 is: 372.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275.87 : 379.85 = 270.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275.87/379.85 = 270.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275.87x = 379.85 × 270.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275.87x = 102,734.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,734.78/275.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.41

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