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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.33, 386.08 and 274.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.33, 386.08 and 274.28 is: 377.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.33 : 386.08 = 274.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.33/386.08 = 274.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.33x = 386.08 × 274.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.33x = 105,894.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,894.02/280.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.75

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