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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.04, 466.64 and 277.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.04, 466.64 and 277.04 is: 415.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.04 : 466.64 = 277.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.04/466.64 = 277.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.04x = 466.64 × 277.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.04x = 129,277.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,277.47/311.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.63

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