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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 414.86 and 268.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 414.86 and 268.38 is: 401.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 414.86 = 268.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/414.86 = 268.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 414.86 × 268.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 111,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,338.78/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.92

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