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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.90, 420.71 and 274.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.90, 420.71 and 274.82 is: 411.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.90 : 420.71 = 274.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.90/420.71 = 274.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.90x = 420.71 × 274.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.90x = 115,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,619.52/280.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.60

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