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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.71, 465.66 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.71, 465.66 and 278.01 is: 416.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.71 : 465.66 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.71/465.66 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.71x = 465.66 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.71x = 129,458.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,458.14/310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.65

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