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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 383.53 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 383.53 and 276.48 is: 378.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 383.53 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/383.53 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 383.53 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 106,038.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,038.37/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.71

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