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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.39, 418.16 and 270.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.39, 418.16 and 270.69 is: 406.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.39 : 418.16 = 270.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.39/418.16 = 270.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.39x = 418.16 × 270.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.39x = 113,193.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,193.19/278.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.60

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