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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.89, 422.02 and 265.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.89, 422.02 and 265.35 is: 398.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.89 : 422.02 = 265.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.89/422.02 = 265.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.89x = 422.02 × 265.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.89x = 111,980.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,980.90/280.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.67

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