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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.83, 383.42 and 255.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.83, 383.42 and 255.50 is: 352.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.83 : 383.42 = 255.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.83/383.42 = 255.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.83x = 383.42 × 255.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.83x = 97,962.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,962.53/277.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.61

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