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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.02, 413.71 and 268.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.02, 413.71 and 268.30 is: 399.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.02 : 413.71 = 268.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.02/413.71 = 268.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.02x = 413.71 × 268.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.02x = 110,998.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,998.39/278.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.25

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