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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.37, 418.04 and 267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.37, 418.04 and 267.35 is: 401.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.37 : 418.04 = 267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.37/418.04 = 267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.37x = 418.04 × 267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.37x = 111,759.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,759.57/278.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.49

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