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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.64, 418.32 and 263.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.64, 418.32 and 263.52 is: 395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.64 : 418.32 = 263.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.64/418.32 = 263.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.64x = 418.32 × 263.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.64x = 110,235.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,235.69/278.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.62

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