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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 577.14 and 278.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 577.14 and 278.03 is: 383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 577.14 = 278.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/577.14 = 278.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 577.14 × 278.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 160,462.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,462.23/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.73

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