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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.03, 546.30 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.03, 546.30 and 278.18 is: 383.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.03 : 546.30 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.03/546.30 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.03x = 546.30 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.03x = 151,968.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,968.69/396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.74

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