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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.43, 416.67 and 277.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.43, 416.67 and 277.80 is: 415.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.43 : 416.67 = 277.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.43/416.67 = 277.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.43x = 416.67 × 277.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.43x = 115,750.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,750.93/278.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.73

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