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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.65, 383.55 and 253.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.65, 383.55 and 253.04 is: 349.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.65 : 383.55 = 253.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.65/383.55 = 253.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.65x = 383.55 × 253.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.65x = 97,051.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,051.57/277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.55

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