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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.34, 579.10 and 278.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.34, 579.10 and 278.07 is: 416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.34 : 579.10 = 278.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.34/579.10 = 278.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.34x = 579.10 × 278.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.34x = 161,030.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,030.34/386.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.81

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