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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.17, 485.75 and 278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.17, 485.75 and 278.66 is: 384.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.17 : 485.75 = 278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.17/485.75 = 278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.17x = 485.75 × 278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.17x = 135,355.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,355.27/352.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.35

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