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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.51, 590.46 and 278.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.51, 590.46 and 278.69 is: 418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.51 : 590.46 = 278.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.51/590.46 = 278.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.51x = 590.46 × 278.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.51x = 164,553.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,553.90/393.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.17

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