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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.59, 415.53 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.59, 415.53 and 241.14 is: 360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.59 : 415.53 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.59/415.53 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.59x = 415.53 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.59x = 100,200.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,200.90/277.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.97

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