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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.65, 577.76 and 278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.65, 577.76 and 278.54 is: 384.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.65 : 577.76 = 278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.65/577.76 = 278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.65x = 577.76 × 278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.65x = 160,930.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,930.74/418.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.40

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