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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.05, 382.08 and 249.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.05, 382.08 and 249.72 is: 344.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.05 : 382.08 = 249.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.05/382.08 = 249.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.05x = 382.08 × 249.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.05x = 95,413.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,413.02/277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.39

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