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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.85, 418.41 and 273.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.85, 418.41 and 273.32 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.85 : 418.41 = 273.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.85/418.41 = 273.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.85x = 418.41 × 273.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.85x = 114,357.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,357.73/278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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