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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.92, 418.88 and 264.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.92, 418.88 and 264.76 is: 397.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.92 : 418.88 = 264.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.92/418.88 = 264.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.92x = 418.88 × 264.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.92x = 110,902.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,902.67/278.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.61

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