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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.48, 415.51 and 269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.48, 415.51 and 269.27 is: 403.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.48 : 415.51 = 269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.48/415.51 = 269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.48x = 415.51 × 269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.48x = 111,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,883.69/277.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.21

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