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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 418.50 and 267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 418.50 and 267.96 is: 402.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 418.50 = 267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/418.50 = 267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 418.50 × 267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 112,141.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,141.26/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.29

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