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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.06, 530.67 and 278.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.06, 530.67 and 278.68 is: 384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.06 : 530.67 = 278.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.06/530.67 = 278.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.06x = 530.67 × 278.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.06x = 147,887.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,887.81/385.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.07

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