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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 622.71 and 278.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 622.71 and 278.00 is: 416.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 622.71 = 278.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/622.71 = 278.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 622.71 × 278.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 173,112.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,112.60/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.76

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