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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.38, 416.73 and 261

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.38, 416.73 and 261 is: 392.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.38 : 416.73 = 261 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.38/416.73 = 261/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.38x = 416.73 × 261
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.38x = 108,766.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,766.53/277.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.12

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