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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 377.76 and 271.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 377.76 and 271.92 is: 370.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 377.76 = 271.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/377.76 = 271.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 377.76 × 271.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 102,720.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,720.50/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.40

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