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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383, 574.26 and 278.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383, 574.26 and 278.92 is: 418.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383 : 574.26 = 278.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383/574.26 = 278.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383x = 574.26 × 278.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383x = 160,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,172.60/383
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.21

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