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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 526.14 and 278.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 526.14 and 278.04 is: 383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 526.14 = 278.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/526.14 = 278.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 526.14 × 278.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 146,287.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,287.97/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.96

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