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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 539.40 and 278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 539.40 and 278.47 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 539.40 = 278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/539.40 = 278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 539.40 × 278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 150,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,204.02/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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