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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.96, 576.66 and 278.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.96, 576.66 and 278.22 is: 383.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.96 : 576.66 = 278.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.96/576.66 = 278.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.96x = 576.66 × 278.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.96x = 160,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,438.35/417.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.86

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