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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 413.86 and 244.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 413.86 and 244.88 is: 365.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 413.86 = 244.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/413.86 = 244.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 413.86 × 244.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 101,346.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,346.04/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.50

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