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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.87, 417.35 and 246.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.87, 417.35 and 246.55 is: 370.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.87 : 417.35 = 246.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.87/417.35 = 246.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.87x = 417.35 × 246.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.87x = 102,897.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,897.64/277.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.31

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