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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 310.62, 429.02 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 310.62, 429.02 and 278.04 is: 384.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    310.62 : 429.02 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    310.62/429.02 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    310.62x = 429.02 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    310.62x = 119,283.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,283.33/310.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.02

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