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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.63, 529.23 and 278.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.63, 529.23 and 278.45 is: 384.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.63 : 529.23 = 278.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.63/529.23 = 278.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.63x = 529.23 × 278.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.63x = 147,361.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,361.45/383.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.13

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