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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.21, 417.32 and 264.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.21, 417.32 and 264.44 is: 396.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.21 : 417.32 = 264.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.21/417.32 = 264.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.21x = 417.32 × 264.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.21x = 110,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,356.10/278.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.66

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