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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.32, 420.80 and 273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.32, 420.80 and 273.35 is: 410.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.32 : 420.80 = 273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.32/420.80 = 273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.32x = 420.80 × 273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.32x = 115,022.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,022.21/280.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.32

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