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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.62, 415.82 and 269.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.62, 415.82 and 269.94 is: 404.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.62 : 415.82 = 269.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.62/415.82 = 269.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.62x = 415.82 × 269.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.62x = 112,246.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,246.45/277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.32

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