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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.13, 577.22 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.13, 577.22 and 278.48 is: 384.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.13 : 577.22 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.13/577.22 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.13x = 577.22 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.13x = 160,744.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,744.23/418.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.44

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