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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.16, 414.42 and 264.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.16, 414.42 and 264.39 is: 393.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.16 : 414.42 = 264.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.16/414.42 = 264.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.16x = 414.42 × 264.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.16x = 109,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,568.50/278.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.90

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