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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.76, 399.50 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.76, 399.50 and 278.04 is: 382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.76 : 399.50 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.76/399.50 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.76x = 399.50 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.76x = 111,076.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,076.98/290.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.02

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