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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.08, 413.47 and 246.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.08, 413.47 and 246.40 is: 367.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.08 : 413.47 = 246.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.08/413.47 = 246.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.08x = 413.47 × 246.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.08x = 101,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,879.01/277.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.69

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