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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 382.59 and 247.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 382.59 and 247.95 is: 342.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 382.59 = 247.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/382.59 = 247.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 382.59 × 247.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 94,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,863.19/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.33

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