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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280, 417.20 and 263.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280, 417.20 and 263.44 is: 392.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280 : 417.20 = 263.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280/417.20 = 263.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280x = 417.20 × 263.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280x = 109,907.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,907.17/280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.53

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