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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 315.60, 435.36 and 278.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 315.60, 435.36 and 278.76 is: 384.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    315.60 : 435.36 = 278.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    315.60/435.36 = 278.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    315.60x = 435.36 × 278.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    315.60x = 121,360.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,360.95/315.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.54

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