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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.52, 384.30 and 268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.52, 384.30 and 268.44 is: 370.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.52 : 384.30 = 268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.52/384.30 = 268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.52x = 384.30 × 268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.52x = 103,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,161.49/278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.39

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