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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 485.50, 670.05 and 278.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 485.50, 670.05 and 278.50 is: 384.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    485.50 : 670.05 = 278.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    485.50/670.05 = 278.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    485.50x = 670.05 × 278.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    485.50x = 186,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,608.93/485.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.36

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