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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.74, 383.06 and 259.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.74, 383.06 and 259.11 is: 357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.74 : 383.06 = 259.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.74/383.06 = 259.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.74x = 383.06 × 259.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.74x = 99,255.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,255.32/277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.37

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