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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 312.01, 467.55 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 312.01, 467.55 and 277.84 is: 416.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    312.01 : 467.55 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    312.01/467.55 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    312.01x = 467.55 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    312.01x = 129,904.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,904.09/312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.35

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