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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.94, 416.25 and 257.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.94, 416.25 and 257.89 is: 386.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.94 : 416.25 = 257.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.94/416.25 = 257.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.94x = 416.25 × 257.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.94x = 107,345.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,345.42/277.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.22

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