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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.97, 416.58 and 264.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.97, 416.58 and 264.93 is: 395.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.97 : 416.58 = 264.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.97/416.58 = 264.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.97x = 416.58 × 264.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.97x = 110,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,364.54/278.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.61

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