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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.87, 430.56 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.87, 430.56 and 277.27 is: 382.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.87 : 430.56 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.87/430.56 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.87x = 430.56 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.87x = 119,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,380.49/311.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.80

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