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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 622.26 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 622.26 and 278.04 is: 416.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 622.26 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/622.26 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 622.26 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 173,013.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,013.17/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.70

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