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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 276.98, 379.76 and 272.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 276.98, 379.76 and 272.04 is: 372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    276.98 : 379.76 = 272.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    276.98/379.76 = 272.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    276.98x = 379.76 × 272.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    276.98x = 103,309.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,309.26/276.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.98

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