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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 383.34 and 275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 383.34 and 275.32 is: 380.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 383.34 = 275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/383.34 = 275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 383.34 × 275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 105,541.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,541.17/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.36

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