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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 380.13 and 251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 380.13 and 251.46 is: 344.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 380.13 = 251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/380.13 = 251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 380.13 × 251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 95,587.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,587.49/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.61

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