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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 491.66 and 278.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 491.66 and 278.25 is: 384.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 491.66 = 278.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/491.66 = 278.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 491.66 × 278.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 136,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,803.00/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.27

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