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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 416.63 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 416.63 and 270.02 is: 404.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 416.63 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/416.63 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 416.63 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 112,500.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,500.15/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.34

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