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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278, 382.74 and 265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278, 382.74 and 265 is: 364.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278 : 382.74 = 265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278/382.74 = 265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278x = 382.74 × 265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278x = 101,426.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,426.10/278
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.84

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