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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 382.73 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 382.73 and 240.39 is: 331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 382.73 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/382.73 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 382.73 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 92,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,003.26/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.47

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