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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.48, 485.36 and 278.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.48, 485.36 and 278.56 is: 383.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.48 : 485.36 = 278.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.48/485.36 = 278.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.48x = 485.36 × 278.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.48x = 135,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,201.88/352.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.57

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