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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.70, 380.24 and 264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.70, 380.24 and 264.01 is: 362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.70 : 380.24 = 264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.70/380.24 = 264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.70x = 380.24 × 264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.70x = 100,387.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,387.16/276.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.80

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