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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.70, 418.05 and 276.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.70, 418.05 and 276.90 is: 415.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.70 : 418.05 = 276.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.70/418.05 = 276.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.70x = 418.05 × 276.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.70x = 115,758.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,758.05/278.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.35

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