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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 417.62 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 417.62 and 244.04 is: 365.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 417.62 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/417.62 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 417.62 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 101,912.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,912.68/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.44

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