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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 278.84, 385.06 and 276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 278.84, 385.06 and 276 is: 381.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    278.84 : 385.06 = 276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    278.84/385.06 = 276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    278.84x = 385.06 × 276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    278.84x = 106,276.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,276.56/278.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.14

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