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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.74, 388.26 and 263.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.74, 388.26 and 263.28 is: 364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.74 : 388.26 = 263.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.74/388.26 = 263.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.74x = 388.26 × 263.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.74x = 102,221.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,221.09/280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.11

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