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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.29, 576.88 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.29, 576.88 and 278.56 is: 384.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.29 : 576.88 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.29/576.88 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.29x = 576.88 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.29x = 160,695.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,695.69/418.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.17

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