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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.76, 577.47 and 278.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.76, 577.47 and 278.88 is: 384.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.76 : 577.47 = 278.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.76/577.47 = 278.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.76x = 577.47 × 278.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.76x = 161,044.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,044.83/418.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.58

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