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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 384.47 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 384.47 and 268.04 is: 371.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 384.47 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/384.47 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 384.47 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 103,050.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,050.08/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.67

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