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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 414.01 and 251.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 414.01 and 251.70 is: 375.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 414.01 = 251.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/414.01 = 251.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 414.01 × 251.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 104,205.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,205.69/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.84

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