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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.23, 378.72 and 271.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.23, 378.72 and 271.98 is: 372.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.23 : 378.72 = 271.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.23/378.72 = 271.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.23x = 378.72 × 271.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.23x = 103,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,004.27/276.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.89

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