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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.28, 417.42 and 275.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.28, 417.42 and 275.10 is: 412.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.28 : 417.42 = 275.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.28/417.42 = 275.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.28x = 417.42 × 275.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.28x = 114,832.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,832.24/278.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.65

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