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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.38, 623.90 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.38, 623.90 and 278.92 is: 417.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.38 : 623.90 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.38/623.90 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.38x = 623.90 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.38x = 174,015.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,015.07/416.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.93

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