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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 382.76 and 211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 382.76 and 211.34 is: 291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 382.76 = 211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/382.76 = 211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 382.76 × 211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 80,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,893.19/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.44

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