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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.52, 415.86 and 247.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.52, 415.86 and 247.14 is: 370.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.52 : 415.86 = 247.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.52/415.86 = 247.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.52x = 415.86 × 247.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.52x = 102,775.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,775.64/277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.34

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