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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 383.41 and 207.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 383.41 and 207.77 is: 287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 383.41 = 207.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/383.41 = 207.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 383.41 × 207.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 79,658.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,658.85/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.08

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