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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.50, 577.35 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.50, 577.35 and 278.64 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.50 : 577.35 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.50/577.35 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.50x = 577.35 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.50x = 160,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,872.80/418.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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