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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.06, 383.79 and 265.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.06, 383.79 and 265.04 is: 365.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.06 : 383.79 = 265.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.06/383.79 = 265.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.06x = 383.79 × 265.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.06x = 101,719.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,719.70/278.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.82

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