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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 386.13 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 386.13 and 253.84 is: 350.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 386.13 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/386.13 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 386.13 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 98,015.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,015.24/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.05

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