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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.29, 590.73 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.29, 590.73 and 278.55 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.29 : 590.73 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.29/590.73 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.29x = 590.73 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.29x = 164,547.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,547.84/394.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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