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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.23, 417.39 and 274.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.23, 417.39 and 274.23 is: 408.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.23 : 417.39 = 274.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.23/417.39 = 274.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.23x = 417.39 × 274.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.23x = 114,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,460.86/280.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.45

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