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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.68, 387.36 and 265.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.68, 387.36 and 265.08 is: 365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.68 : 387.36 = 265.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.68/387.36 = 265.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.68x = 387.36 × 265.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.68x = 102,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,681.39/280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.83

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