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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.44, 415.76 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.44, 415.76 and 243.12 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.44 : 415.76 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.44/415.76 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.44x = 415.76 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.44x = 101,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,079.57/277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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