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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.24, 416.61 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.24, 416.61 and 262.07 is: 392.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.24 : 416.61 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.24/416.61 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.24x = 416.61 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.24x = 109,178.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,178.90/278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.39

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