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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.58, 383.80 and 265.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.58, 383.80 and 265.62 is: 365.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.58 : 383.80 = 265.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.58/383.80 = 265.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.58x = 383.80 × 265.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.58x = 101,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,944.96/278.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.94

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