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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.62, 415.68 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.62, 415.68 and 250.44 is: 374.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.62 : 415.68 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.62/415.68 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.62x = 415.68 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.62x = 104,102.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,102.90/277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.98

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