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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.84, 555.66 and 278.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.84, 555.66 and 278.64 is: 384.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.84 : 555.66 = 278.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.84/555.66 = 278.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.84x = 555.66 × 278.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.84x = 154,829.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,829.10/402.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.34

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