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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.42, 623.28 and 278.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.42, 623.28 and 278.73 is: 418.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.42 : 623.28 = 278.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.42/623.28 = 278.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.42x = 623.28 × 278.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.42x = 173,726.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,726.83/415.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.20

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