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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 277.96, 382.74 and 250.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 277.96, 382.74 and 250.44 is: 344.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    277.96 : 382.74 = 250.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    277.96/382.74 = 250.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    277.96x = 382.74 × 250.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    277.96x = 95,853.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,853.41/277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.85

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