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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.28, 415.36 and 257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.28, 415.36 and 257.28 is: 385.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.28 : 415.36 = 257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.28/415.36 = 257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.28x = 415.36 × 257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.28x = 106,863.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,863.82/277.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.40

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