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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.78, 477.80 and 277.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.78, 477.80 and 277.46 is: 417.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.78 : 477.80 = 277.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.78/477.80 = 277.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.78x = 477.80 × 277.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.78x = 132,570.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,570.39/317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.18

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