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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 417.66 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 417.66 and 263.44 is: 394.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 417.66 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/417.66 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 417.66 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 110,028.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,028.35/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.48

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