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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.73, 417.91 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.73, 417.91 and 244.56 is: 366.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.73 : 417.91 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.73/417.91 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.73x = 417.91 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.73x = 102,204.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,204.07/278.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.68

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