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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.06, 382.50 and 246.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.06, 382.50 and 246.30 is: 340.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.06 : 382.50 = 246.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.06/382.50 = 246.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.06x = 382.50 × 246.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.06x = 94,209.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,209.75/277.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.04

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