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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 414.54 and 241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 414.54 and 241.24 is: 360.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 414.54 = 241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/414.54 = 241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 414.54 × 241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 100,002.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,002.42/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.14

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