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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.10, 571.09 and 277.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.10, 571.09 and 277.90 is: 416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.10 : 571.09 = 277.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.10/571.09 = 277.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.10x = 571.09 × 277.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.10x = 158,705.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,705.91/381.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.44

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