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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 311.58, 430.10 and 278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 311.58, 430.10 and 278.77 is: 384.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    311.58 : 430.10 = 278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    311.58/430.10 = 278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    311.58x = 430.10 × 278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    311.58x = 119,898.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,898.98/311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.81

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