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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.56, 461.06 and 278.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.56, 461.06 and 278.62 is: 419.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.56 : 461.06 = 278.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.56/461.06 = 278.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.56x = 461.06 × 278.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.56x = 128,460.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,460.54/306.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.04

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