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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 386.64 and 264.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 386.64 and 264.78 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 386.64 = 264.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/386.64 = 264.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 386.64 × 264.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 102,374.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,374.54/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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