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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 413.86 and 257.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 413.86 and 257.79 is: 384.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 413.86 = 257.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/413.86 = 257.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 413.86 × 257.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 106,688.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,688.97/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.55

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