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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 317.79, 477.22 and 277.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 317.79, 477.22 and 277.56 is: 416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    317.79 : 477.22 = 277.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    317.79/477.22 = 277.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    317.79x = 477.22 × 277.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    317.79x = 132,457.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,457.18/317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.81

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