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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.18, 417.77 and 264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.18, 417.77 and 264.01 is: 396.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.18 : 417.77 = 264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.18/417.77 = 264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.18x = 417.77 × 264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.18x = 110,295.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,295.46/278.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.49

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