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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.26, 418.29 and 269.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.26, 418.29 and 269.62 is: 405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.26 : 418.29 = 269.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.26/418.29 = 269.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.26x = 418.29 × 269.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.26x = 112,779.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,779.35/278.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.30

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