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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280.98, 419.49 and 278.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280.98, 419.49 and 278.94 is: 416.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280.98 : 419.49 = 278.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280.98/419.49 = 278.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280.98x = 419.49 × 278.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280.98x = 117,012.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,012.54/280.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.44

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