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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.65, 414.21 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.65, 414.21 and 270.11 is: 402.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.65 : 414.21 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.65/414.21 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.65x = 414.21 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.65x = 111,881.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,881.77/277.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.95

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