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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.60, 417.94 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.60, 417.94 and 241.66 is: 362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.60 : 417.94 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.60/417.94 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.60x = 417.94 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.60x = 100,999.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,999.38/278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.52

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