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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 477.03, 658.14 and 277.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 477.03, 658.14 and 277.77 is: 383.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    477.03 : 658.14 = 277.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    477.03/658.14 = 277.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    477.03x = 658.14 × 277.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    477.03x = 182,811.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,811.55/477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.23

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