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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 572 and 278.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 572 and 278.55 is: 417.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 572 = 278.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/572 = 278.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 572 × 278.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 159,330.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,330.60/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.38

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