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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.95, 388.04 and 264.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.95, 388.04 and 264.75 is: 365.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.95 : 388.04 = 264.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.95/388.04 = 264.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.95x = 388.04 × 264.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.95x = 102,732.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,732.27/280.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.66

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