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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.16, 416.07 and 274.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.16, 416.07 and 274.07 is: 411.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.16 : 416.07 = 274.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.16/416.07 = 274.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.16x = 416.07 × 274.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.16x = 114,033.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,033.35/277.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.44

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