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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.68, 384.60 and 263.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.68, 384.60 and 263.08 is: 363.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.68 : 384.60 = 263.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.68/384.60 = 263.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.68x = 384.60 × 263.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.68x = 101,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,180.57/278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.07

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