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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.07, 582.45 and 278.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.07, 582.45 and 278.48 is: 417.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.07 : 582.45 = 278.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.07/582.45 = 278.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.07x = 582.45 × 278.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.07x = 162,200.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,200.68/388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.97

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