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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.55, 422.58 and 255.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.55, 422.58 and 255.03 is: 384.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.55 : 422.58 = 255.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.55/422.58 = 255.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.55x = 422.58 × 255.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.55x = 107,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,770.58/280.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.15

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