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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 417.78 and 264.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 417.78 and 264.69 is: 397.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 417.78 = 264.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/417.78 = 264.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 417.78 × 264.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 110,582.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,582.19/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.04

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