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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.24, 382.57 and 264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.24, 382.57 and 264.94 is: 365.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.24 : 382.57 = 264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.24/382.57 = 264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.24x = 382.57 × 264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.24x = 101,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,358.10/277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.60

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