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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.26, 416.67 and 247.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.26, 416.67 and 247.26 is: 371.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.26 : 416.67 = 247.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.26/416.67 = 247.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.26x = 416.67 × 247.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.26x = 103,025.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,025.82/277.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.59

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