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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.58, 414.72 and 275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.58, 414.72 and 275.46 is: 410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.58 : 414.72 = 275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.58/414.72 = 275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.58x = 414.72 × 275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.58x = 114,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,238.77/278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.08

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