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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 403.01, 555.81 and 278.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 403.01, 555.81 and 278.47 is: 384.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    403.01 : 555.81 = 278.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    403.01/555.81 = 278.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    403.01x = 555.81 × 278.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    403.01x = 154,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,777.63/403.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.06

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