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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.10, 414.97 and 269.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.10, 414.97 and 269.81 is: 404.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.10 : 414.97 = 269.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.10/414.97 = 269.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.10x = 414.97 × 269.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.10x = 111,960.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,960.98/277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.05

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