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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.03, 382.69 and 262.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.03, 382.69 and 262.45 is: 362.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.03 : 382.69 = 262.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.03/382.69 = 262.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.03x = 382.69 × 262.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.03x = 100,436.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,436.99/277.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.55

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