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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 393.71, 590.76 and 278.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 393.71, 590.76 and 278.90 is: 418.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    393.71 : 590.76 = 278.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    393.71/590.76 = 278.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    393.71x = 590.76 × 278.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    393.71x = 164,762.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,762.16/393.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.48

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