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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.53, 570.67 and 278.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.53, 570.67 and 278.57 is: 416.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.53 : 570.67 = 278.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.53/570.67 = 278.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.53x = 570.67 × 278.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.53x = 158,972.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,972.27/381.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.67

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