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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277, 416.12 and 264.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277, 416.12 and 264.32 is: 397.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277 : 416.12 = 264.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277/416.12 = 264.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277x = 416.12 × 264.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277x = 109,988.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,988.84/277
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.07

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