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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.40, 419.96 and 274.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.40, 419.96 and 274.32 is: 410.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.40 : 419.96 = 274.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.40/419.96 = 274.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.40x = 419.96 × 274.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.40x = 115,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,203.43/280.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.85

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