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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 417.42 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 417.42 and 262.92 is: 394.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 417.42 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/417.42 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 417.42 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 109,748.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,748.07/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.72

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