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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.85, 416.77 and 72.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.85, 416.77 and 72.41 is: 108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.85 : 416.77 = 72.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.85/416.77 = 72.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.85x = 416.77 × 72.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.85x = 30,179.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,179.18/277.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.62

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