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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.02, 576.99 and 278.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.02, 576.99 and 278.34 is: 384.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.02 : 576.99 = 278.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.02/576.99 = 278.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.02x = 576.99 × 278.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.02x = 160,599.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,599.40/418.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.19

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