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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.41, 577.53 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.41, 577.53 and 278.55 is: 384.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.41 : 577.53 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.41/577.53 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.41x = 577.53 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.41x = 160,870.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,870.98/418.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.48

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