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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.02, 386.60 and 264.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.02, 386.60 and 264.28 is: 364.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.02 : 386.60 = 264.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.02/386.60 = 264.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.02x = 386.60 × 264.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.02x = 102,170.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,170.65/280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.87

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