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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.92, 486.06 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.92, 486.06 and 278.48 is: 384.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.92 : 486.06 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.92/486.06 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.92x = 486.06 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.92x = 135,357.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,357.99/351.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.63

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