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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.30, 529.29 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.30, 529.29 and 278.96 is: 385.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.30 : 529.29 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.30/529.29 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.30x = 529.29 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.30x = 147,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,650.74/383.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.21

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