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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.28, 547.08 and 278.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.28, 547.08 and 278.20 is: 384.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.28 : 547.08 = 278.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.28/547.08 = 278.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.28x = 547.08 × 278.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.28x = 152,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,197.66/396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.07

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