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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.60, 384.09 and 266.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.60, 384.09 and 266.45 is: 367.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.60 : 384.09 = 266.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.60/384.09 = 266.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.60x = 384.09 × 266.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.60x = 102,340.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,340.78/278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.34

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