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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 417.42 and 276.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 417.42 and 276.84 is: 414.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 417.42 = 276.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/417.42 = 276.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 417.42 × 276.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 115,558.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,558.55/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.72

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