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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.93, 383.37 and 241.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.93, 383.37 and 241.01 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.93 : 383.37 = 241.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.93/383.37 = 241.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.93x = 383.37 × 241.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.93x = 92,394.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,394.62/277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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