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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 383.13 and 245.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 383.13 and 245.16 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 383.13 = 245.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/383.13 = 245.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 383.13 × 245.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 93,928.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,928.15/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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