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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.88, 418.65 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.88, 418.65 and 275.77 is: 413.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.88 : 418.65 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.88/418.65 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.88x = 418.65 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.88x = 115,451.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,451.11/278.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.98

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