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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.26, 622.20 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.26, 622.20 and 278.34 is: 417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.26 : 622.20 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.26/622.20 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.26x = 622.20 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.26x = 173,183.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,183.15/415.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.05

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