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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.82, 561.27 and 277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.82, 561.27 and 277.18 is: 415.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.82 : 561.27 = 277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.82/561.27 = 277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.82x = 561.27 × 277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.82x = 155,571.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,571.77/374.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.05

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