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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.76, 417.54 and 269.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.76, 417.54 and 269.12 is: 404.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.76 : 417.54 = 269.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.76/417.54 = 269.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.76x = 417.54 × 269.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.76x = 112,368.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,368.36/277.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.55

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