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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.18, 522 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.18, 522 and 280.08 is: 386.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.18 : 522 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.18/522 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.18x = 522 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.18x = 146,201.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,201.76/378.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.59

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