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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.47, 416.48 and 264.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.47, 416.48 and 264.65 is: 397.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.47 : 416.48 = 264.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.47/416.48 = 264.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.47x = 416.48 × 264.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.47x = 110,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,218.03/277.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.23

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