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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.59, 478.96 and 278.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.59, 478.96 and 278.28 is: 417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.59 : 478.96 = 278.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.59/478.96 = 278.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.59x = 478.96 × 278.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.59x = 133,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,284.99/319.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.05

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