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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.74, 418.86 and 263.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.74, 418.86 and 263.70 is: 393.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.74 : 418.86 = 263.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.74/418.86 = 263.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.74x = 418.86 × 263.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.74x = 110,453.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,453.38/280.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.44

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