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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.08, 417.60 and 275.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.08, 417.60 and 275.84 is: 414.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.08 : 417.60 = 275.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.08/417.60 = 275.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.08x = 417.60 × 275.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.08x = 115,190.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,190.78/278.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.24

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