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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.22, 571.38 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.22, 571.38 and 278.26 is: 417.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.22 : 571.38 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.22/571.38 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.22x = 571.38 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.22x = 158,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,992.20/381.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.06

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