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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.38, 553.98 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.38, 553.98 and 277 is: 382.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.38 : 553.98 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.38/553.98 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.38x = 553.98 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.38x = 153,452.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,452.46/401.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.31

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