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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.52, 414.82 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.52, 414.82 and 271.76 is: 406.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.52 : 414.82 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.52/414.82 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.52x = 414.82 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.52x = 112,731.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,731.48/277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.21

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