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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.08, 418.02 and 272.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.08, 418.02 and 272.82 is: 407.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.08 : 418.02 = 272.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.08/418.02 = 272.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.08x = 418.02 × 272.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.08x = 114,044.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,044.22/280.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.18

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