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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.48, 385.04 and 270.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.48, 385.04 and 270.76 is: 371.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.48 : 385.04 = 270.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.48/385.04 = 270.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.48x = 385.04 × 270.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.48x = 104,253.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,253.43/280.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.70

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