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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 455.39, 628.36 and 278.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 455.39, 628.36 and 278.37 is: 384.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    455.39 : 628.36 = 278.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    455.39/628.36 = 278.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    455.39x = 628.36 × 278.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    455.39x = 174,915.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,915.88/455.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.10

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