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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.40, 419.70 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.40, 419.70 and 280.40 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.40 : 419.70 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.40/419.70 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.40x = 419.70 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.40x = 117,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,683.88/280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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