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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.46, 418.17 and 267.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.46, 418.17 and 267.44 is: 401.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.46 : 418.17 = 267.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.46/418.17 = 267.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.46x = 418.17 × 267.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.46x = 111,833.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,833.29/278.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.61

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