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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.98, 529.44 and 278.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.98, 529.44 and 278.86 is: 384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.98 : 529.44 = 278.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.98/529.44 = 278.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.98x = 529.44 × 278.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.98x = 147,639.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,639.64/383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.50

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