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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.19, 386.84 and 262.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.19, 386.84 and 262.76 is: 362.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.19 : 386.84 = 262.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.19/386.84 = 262.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.19x = 386.84 × 262.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.19x = 101,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,643.80/280.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.77

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