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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.77, 382.52 and 276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.77, 382.52 and 276.93 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.77 : 382.52 = 276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.77/382.52 = 276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.77x = 382.52 × 276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.77x = 105,931.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,931.26/277.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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