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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.23, 1,067.30 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.23, 1,067.30 and 278.38 is: 417.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.23 : 1,067.30 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.23/1,067.30 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.23x = 1,067.30 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.23x = 297,108.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,108.25/711.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.74

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