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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.22, 517.39 and 277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.22, 517.39 and 277.22 is: 383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.22 : 517.39 = 277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.22/517.39 = 277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.22x = 517.39 × 277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.22x = 143,431.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,431.46/374.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.28

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