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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.59, 387.10 and 245.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.59, 387.10 and 245.61 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.59 : 387.10 = 245.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.59/387.10 = 245.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.59x = 387.10 × 245.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.59x = 95,075.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,075.54/280.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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