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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 609.60 and 278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 609.60 and 278 is: 417.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 609.60 = 278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/609.60 = 278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 609.60 × 278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 169,468.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,468.80/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.25

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