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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.86, 573.53 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.86, 573.53 and 278.96 is: 417.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.86 : 573.53 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.86/573.53 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.86x = 573.53 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.86x = 159,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,987.67/382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.88

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