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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 386.95 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 386.95 and 280.07 is: 385.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 386.95 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/386.95 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 386.95 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 108,373.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,373.09/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.70

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