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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.69, 415.92 and 272.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.69, 415.92 and 272.15 is: 407.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.69 : 415.92 = 272.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.69/415.92 = 272.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.69x = 415.92 × 272.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.69x = 113,192.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,192.63/277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.63

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