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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.26, 560.16 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.26, 560.16 and 278.19 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.26 : 560.16 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.26/560.16 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.26x = 560.16 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.26x = 155,830.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,830.91/406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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