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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.64, 467.76 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.64, 467.76 and 277.56 is: 416.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.64 : 467.76 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.64/467.76 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.64x = 467.76 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.64x = 129,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,831.47/311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.61

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