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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.56, 622.99 and 278.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.56, 622.99 and 278.19 is: 417.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.56 : 622.99 = 278.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.56/622.99 = 278.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.56x = 622.99 × 278.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.56x = 173,309.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,309.59/415.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.05

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