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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.88, 576.76 and 278.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.88, 576.76 and 278.01 is: 383.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.88 : 576.76 = 278.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.88/576.76 = 278.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.88x = 576.76 × 278.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.88x = 160,345.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,345.05/417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.71

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