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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.50, 382.68 and 251.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.50, 382.68 and 251.34 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.50 : 382.68 = 251.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.50/382.68 = 251.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.50x = 382.68 × 251.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.50x = 96,182.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,182.79/277.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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