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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.81, 384.83 and 265.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.81, 384.83 and 265.79 is: 366.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.81 : 384.83 = 265.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.81/384.83 = 265.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.81x = 384.83 × 265.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.81x = 102,282.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,282.64/278.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.85

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