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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.26, 545.61 and 278.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.26, 545.61 and 278.98 is: 385.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.26 : 545.61 = 278.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.26/545.61 = 278.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.26x = 545.61 × 278.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.26x = 152,214.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,214.28/395.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.10

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