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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.80, 554.88 and 277.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.80, 554.88 and 277.78 is: 383.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.80 : 554.88 = 277.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.80/554.88 = 277.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.80x = 554.88 × 277.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.80x = 154,134.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,134.57/401.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.61

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