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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.04, 384 and 253.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.04, 384 and 253.46 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.04 : 384 = 253.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.04/384 = 253.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.04x = 384 × 253.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.04x = 97,328.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,328.64/278.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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