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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.27, 612.16 and 278.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.27, 612.16 and 278.43 is: 417.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.27 : 612.16 = 278.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.27/612.16 = 278.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.27x = 612.16 × 278.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.27x = 170,443.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,443.71/408.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.48

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