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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.54, 415.60 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.54, 415.60 and 269.33 is: 403.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.54 : 415.60 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.54/415.60 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.54x = 415.60 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.54x = 111,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,931.38/277.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.30

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