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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.71, 379.09 and 266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.71, 379.09 and 266.33 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.71 : 379.09 = 266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.71/379.09 = 266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.71x = 379.09 × 266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.71x = 100,960.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,960.48/276.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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