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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.25, 647.14 and 277.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.25, 647.14 and 277.27 is: 416.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.25 : 647.14 = 277.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.25/647.14 = 277.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.25x = 647.14 × 277.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.25x = 179,434.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,434.36/431.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.08

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