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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.59, 528.78 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.59, 528.78 and 278.50 is: 383.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.59 : 528.78 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.59/528.78 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.59x = 528.78 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.59x = 147,262.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,262.59/383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.91

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