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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 885, 1,327.50 and 277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 885, 1,327.50 and 277 is: 415.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    885 : 1,327.50 = 277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    885/1,327.50 = 277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    885x = 1,327.50 × 277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    885x = 367,717.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,717.50/885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.50

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