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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 415.58 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 415.58 and 268.20 is: 401.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 415.58 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/415.58 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 415.58 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 111,458.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,458.56/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.33

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