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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 279.74, 385.34 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 279.74, 385.34 and 267.32 is: 368.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    279.74 : 385.34 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    279.74/385.34 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    279.74x = 385.34 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    279.74x = 103,009.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,009.09/279.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.23

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