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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.91, 416.71 and 247.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.91, 416.71 and 247.53 is: 371.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.91 : 416.71 = 247.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.91/416.71 = 247.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.91x = 416.71 × 247.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.91x = 103,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,148.23/277.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.16

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