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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.69, 417.42 and 273.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.69, 417.42 and 273.15 is: 409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.69 : 417.42 = 273.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.69/417.42 = 273.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.69x = 417.42 × 273.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.69x = 114,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,018.27/278.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.13

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