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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.31, 379.04 and 269.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.31, 379.04 and 269.41 is: 369.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.31 : 379.04 = 269.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.31/379.04 = 269.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.31x = 379.04 × 269.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.31x = 102,117.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,117.17/276.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.57

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