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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.62, 424.17 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.62, 424.17 and 280.62 is: 424.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.62 : 424.17 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.62/424.17 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.62x = 424.17 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.62x = 119,030.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,030.59/280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.17

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