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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 412.80 and 262.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 412.80 and 262.08 is: 389.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 412.80 = 262.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/412.80 = 262.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 412.80 × 262.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 108,186.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,186.62/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.95

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