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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 418.06 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 418.06 and 275.88 is: 413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 418.06 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/418.06 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 418.06 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 115,334.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,334.39/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.50

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