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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 383.63 and 215.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 383.63 and 215.62 is: 297.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 383.63 = 215.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/383.63 = 215.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 383.63 × 215.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 82,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,716.26/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.84

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