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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.18, 382.64 and 262.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.18, 382.64 and 262.95 is: 363.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.18 : 382.64 = 262.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.18/382.64 = 262.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.18x = 382.64 × 262.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.18x = 100,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,616.06/277.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.00

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