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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 383.70 and 262.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 383.70 and 262.84 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 383.70 = 262.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/383.70 = 262.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 383.70 × 262.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 100,851.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,851.71/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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