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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.73, 383.69 and 275.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.73, 383.69 and 275.57 is: 380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.73 : 383.69 = 275.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.73/383.69 = 275.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.73x = 383.69 × 275.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.73x = 105,732.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,732.08/277.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.70

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