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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.76, 384.51 and 273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.76, 384.51 and 273.90 is: 377.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.76 : 384.51 = 273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.76/384.51 = 273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.76x = 384.51 × 273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.76x = 105,317.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,317.29/278.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.81

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