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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 381.78 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 381.78 and 275.64 is: 379.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 381.78 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/381.78 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 381.78 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 105,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,233.84/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.22

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