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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.35, 382.53 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.35, 382.53 and 240.45 is: 331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.35 : 382.53 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.35/382.53 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.35x = 382.53 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.35x = 91,979.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,979.34/277.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.64

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