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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.80, 421.32 and 269.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.80, 421.32 and 269.88 is: 404.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.80 : 421.32 = 269.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.80/421.32 = 269.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.80x = 421.32 × 269.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.80x = 113,705.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,705.84/280.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.94

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