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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 387.44 and 263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 387.44 and 263.20 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 387.44 = 263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/387.44 = 263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 387.44 × 263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 101,970.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,970.95/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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