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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407.56, 610.14 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407.56, 610.14 and 278.92 is: 417.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407.56 : 610.14 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407.56/610.14 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407.56x = 610.14 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407.56x = 170,180.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,180.25/407.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.56

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