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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 305.60, 420.77 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 305.60, 420.77 and 277.90 is: 382.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    305.60 : 420.77 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    305.60/420.77 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    305.60x = 420.77 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    305.60x = 116,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,931.63/305.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.63

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