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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.05, 416.05 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.05, 416.05 and 266.02 is: 399.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.05 : 416.05 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.05/416.05 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.05x = 416.05 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.05x = 110,674.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,674.21/277.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.47

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