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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.36, 591.09 and 278.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.36, 591.09 and 278.35 is: 417.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.36 : 591.09 = 278.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.36/591.09 = 278.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.36x = 591.09 × 278.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.36x = 164,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,529.90/394.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.21

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