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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.26, 669.66 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.26, 669.66 and 278.26 is: 384.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.26 : 669.66 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.26/669.66 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.26x = 669.66 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.26x = 186,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,339.59/485.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.00

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