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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 307.89, 459.36 and 277.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 307.89, 459.36 and 277.11 is: 413.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    307.89 : 459.36 = 277.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    307.89/459.36 = 277.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    307.89x = 459.36 × 277.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    307.89x = 127,293.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,293.25/307.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.44

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