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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.77, 625.30 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.77, 625.30 and 278.50 is: 417.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.77 : 625.30 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.77/625.30 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.77x = 625.30 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.77x = 174,146.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,146.05/416.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.85

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