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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.68, 416.20 and 245.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.68, 416.20 and 245.68 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.68 : 416.20 = 245.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.68/416.20 = 245.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.68x = 416.20 × 245.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.68x = 102,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,252.02/277.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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