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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.28, 553.32 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.28, 553.32 and 277 is: 381.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.28 : 553.32 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.28/553.32 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.28x = 553.32 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.28x = 153,269.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,269.64/401.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.95

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