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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.38, 1,067.67 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.38, 1,067.67 and 278.84 is: 418.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.38 : 1,067.67 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.38/1,067.67 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.38x = 1,067.67 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.38x = 297,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,703.76/711.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.49

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