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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 416.34 and 260.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 416.34 and 260.04 is: 389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 416.34 = 260.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/416.34 = 260.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 416.34 × 260.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 108,265.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,265.05/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.39

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