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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.55, 418.04 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.55, 418.04 and 264.28 is: 396.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.55 : 418.04 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.55/418.04 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.55x = 418.04 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.55x = 110,476.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,476.20/278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.61

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