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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.04, 622.08 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.04, 622.08 and 278.24 is: 417.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.04 : 622.08 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.04/622.08 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.04x = 622.08 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.04x = 173,087.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,087.54/415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.04

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