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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 294, 405.36 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 294, 405.36 and 278.64 is: 384.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    294 : 405.36 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    294/405.36 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    294x = 405.36 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    294x = 112,949.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,949.51/294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.18

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