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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.78, 564.32 and 278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.78, 564.32 and 278.47 is: 384.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.78 : 564.32 = 278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.78/564.32 = 278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.78x = 564.32 × 278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.78x = 157,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,146.03/408.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.43

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