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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.02, 414.92 and 259.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.02, 414.92 and 259.40 is: 388.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.02 : 414.92 = 259.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.02/414.92 = 259.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.02x = 414.92 × 259.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.02x = 107,631.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,631.93/277.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.53

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