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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.66, 417.19 and 276.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.66, 417.19 and 276.61 is: 414.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.66 : 417.19 = 276.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.66/417.19 = 276.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.66x = 417.19 × 276.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.66x = 115,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,398.93/278.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.12

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