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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.96, 570.90 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.96, 570.90 and 278.48 is: 417.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.96 : 570.90 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.96/570.90 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.96x = 570.90 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.96x = 158,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,984.23/380.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.33

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