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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,280.25, 1,920.38 and 368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,280.25, 1,920.38 and 368.25 is: 552.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,280.25 : 1,920.38 = 368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,280.25/1,920.38 = 368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,280.25x = 1,920.38 × 368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,280.25x = 707,178.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,178.09/1,280.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.38

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