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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.32, 414.90 and 247.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.32, 414.90 and 247.35 is: 370.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.32 : 414.90 = 247.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.32/414.90 = 247.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.32x = 414.90 × 247.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.32x = 102,625.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,625.52/277.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.06

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