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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.41, 382.39 and 207.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.41, 382.39 and 207.36 is: 285.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.41 : 382.39 = 207.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.41/382.39 = 207.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.41x = 382.39 × 207.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.41x = 79,292.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,292.39/277.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.83

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