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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.44, 421.20 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.44, 421.20 and 276.12 is: 414.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.44 : 421.20 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.44/421.20 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.44x = 421.20 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.44x = 116,301.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,301.74/280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.71

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