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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.93, 383.13 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.93, 383.13 and 266.94 is: 369.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.93 : 383.13 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.93/383.13 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.93x = 383.13 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.93x = 102,272.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,272.72/276.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.31

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