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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 415.45 and 243.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 415.45 and 243.16 is: 363.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 415.45 = 243.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/415.45 = 243.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 415.45 × 243.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 101,020.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,020.82/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.92

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