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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.11, 383.40 and 267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.11, 383.40 and 267 is: 369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.11 : 383.40 = 267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.11/383.40 = 267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.11x = 383.40 × 267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.11x = 102,367.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,367.80/277.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.41

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