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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.35, 577.35 and 278.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.35, 577.35 and 278.24 is: 383.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.35 : 577.35 = 278.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.35/577.35 = 278.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.35x = 577.35 × 278.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.35x = 160,638.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,638.98/418.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.98

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