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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.60, 613.22 and 278.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.60, 613.22 and 278.33 is: 417.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.60 : 613.22 = 278.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.60/613.22 = 278.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.60x = 613.22 × 278.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.60x = 170,673.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,673.06/408.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.70

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