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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 382.23 and 266.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 382.23 and 266.94 is: 368.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 382.23 = 266.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/382.23 = 266.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 382.23 × 266.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 102,032.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,032.48/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.32

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