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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.04, 418.92 and 263.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.04, 418.92 and 263.66 is: 394.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.04 : 418.92 = 263.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.04/418.92 = 263.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.04x = 418.92 × 263.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.04x = 110,452.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,452.45/280.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.42

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