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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 301, 452 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 301, 452 and 278.56 is: 418.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    301 : 452 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    301/452 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    301x = 452 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    301x = 125,909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,909.12/301
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.30

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