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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 386.40 and 263.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 386.40 and 263.80 is: 364.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 386.40 = 263.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/386.40 = 263.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 386.40 × 263.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 101,932.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,932.32/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.04

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