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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.74, 416.68 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.74, 416.68 and 247.52 is: 371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.74 : 416.68 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.74/416.68 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.74x = 416.68 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.74x = 103,136.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,136.63/277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.34

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