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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.94, 422.07 and 265.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.94, 422.07 and 265.40 is: 398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.94 : 422.07 = 265.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.94/422.07 = 265.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.94x = 422.07 × 265.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.94x = 112,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,013.94/280.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.72

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