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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.43, 383.02 and 246.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.43, 383.02 and 246.67 is: 340.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.43 : 383.02 = 246.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.43/383.02 = 246.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.43x = 383.02 × 246.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.43x = 94,479.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,479.54/277.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.55

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