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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 414.56 and 261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 414.56 and 261.20 is: 390.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 414.56 = 261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/414.56 = 261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 414.56 × 261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 108,283.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,283.07/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 390.91

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