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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.72, 416.98 and 239.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.72, 416.98 and 239.60 is: 359.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.72 : 416.98 = 239.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.72/416.98 = 239.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.72x = 416.98 × 239.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.72x = 99,908.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,908.41/277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.75

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