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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 577.44 and 278.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 577.44 and 278.29 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 577.44 = 278.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/577.44 = 278.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 577.44 × 278.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 160,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,695.78/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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