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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.93, 419.72 and 271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.93, 419.72 and 271.36 is: 405.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.93 : 419.72 = 271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.93/419.72 = 271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.93x = 419.72 × 271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.93x = 113,893.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,893.12/280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.42

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