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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.56, 385.68 and 274.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.56, 385.68 and 274.56 is: 381.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.56 : 385.68 = 274.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.56/385.68 = 274.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.56x = 385.68 × 274.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.56x = 105,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,892.30/277.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.51

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