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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.60, 387.30 and 251.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.60, 387.30 and 251.44 is: 347.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.60 : 387.30 = 251.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.60/387.30 = 251.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.60x = 387.30 × 251.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.60x = 97,382.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,382.71/280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.05

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