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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.27, 415.97 and 250.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.27, 415.97 and 250.40 is: 375.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.27 : 415.97 = 250.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.27/415.97 = 250.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.27x = 415.97 × 250.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.27x = 104,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,158.89/277.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.66

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