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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.07, 414.29 and 270.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.07, 414.29 and 270.73 is: 403.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.07 : 414.29 = 270.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.07/414.29 = 270.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.07x = 414.29 × 270.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.07x = 112,159.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,159.38/278.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.36

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