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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301.09, 414.43 and 277.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301.09, 414.43 and 277.20 is: 381.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301.09 : 414.43 = 277.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301.09/414.43 = 277.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301.09x = 414.43 × 277.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301.09x = 114,880.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,880.00/301.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.55

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