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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.39, 416.04 and 261.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.39, 416.04 and 261.31 is: 391.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.39 : 416.04 = 261.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.39/416.04 = 261.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.39x = 416.04 × 261.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.39x = 108,715.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,715.41/277.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.92

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