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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.54, 580.02 and 277.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.54, 580.02 and 277.53 is: 415.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.54 : 580.02 = 277.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.54/580.02 = 277.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.54x = 580.02 × 277.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.54x = 160,972.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,972.95/387.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.37

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