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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.08, 581.04 and 278.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.08, 581.04 and 278.52 is: 418.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.08 : 581.04 = 278.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.08/581.04 = 278.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.08x = 581.04 × 278.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.08x = 161,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,831.26/387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.08

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