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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.71, 418.47 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.71, 418.47 and 274.12 is: 411.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.71 : 418.47 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.71/418.47 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.71x = 418.47 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.71x = 114,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,708.92/278.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.57

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