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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 576.94 and 278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 576.94 and 278.44 is: 384.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 576.94 = 278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/576.94 = 278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 576.94 × 278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 160,643.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,643.17/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.26

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