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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.12, 590.26 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.12, 590.26 and 278.16 is: 416.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.12 : 590.26 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.12/590.26 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.12x = 590.26 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.12x = 164,186.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,186.78/394.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.60

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