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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 383.22 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 383.22 and 264.06 is: 364.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 383.22 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/383.22 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 383.22 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 101,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,193.07/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.82

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