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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.84, 467.76 and 277.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.84, 467.76 and 277.76 is: 416.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.84 : 467.76 = 277.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.84/467.76 = 277.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.84x = 467.76 × 277.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.84x = 129,925.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,925.02/311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.64

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