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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.52, 416.32 and 261.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.52, 416.32 and 261.04 is: 391.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.52 : 416.32 = 261.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.52/416.32 = 261.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.52x = 416.32 × 261.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.52x = 108,676.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,676.17/277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.60

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