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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 711.44, 1,067.64 and 278.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 711.44, 1,067.64 and 278.54 is: 418.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    711.44 : 1,067.64 = 278.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    711.44/1,067.64 = 278.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    711.44x = 1,067.64 × 278.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    711.44x = 297,380.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,380.45/711.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.00

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