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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.18, 588.96 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.18, 588.96 and 278.16 is: 416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.18 : 588.96 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.18/588.96 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.18x = 588.96 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.18x = 163,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,825.11/393.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.67

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