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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 622.88 and 278.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 622.88 and 278.72 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 622.88 = 278.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/622.88 = 278.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 622.88 × 278.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 173,609.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,609.11/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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