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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.22, 417.72 and 273.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.22, 417.72 and 273.36 is: 410.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.22 : 417.72 = 273.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.22/417.72 = 273.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.22x = 417.72 × 273.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.22x = 114,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,187.94/278.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.42

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