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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.20, 545.04 and 278.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.20, 545.04 and 278.80 is: 384.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.20 : 545.04 = 278.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.20/545.04 = 278.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.20x = 545.04 × 278.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.20x = 151,957.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,957.15/395.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.51

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