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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.58, 383.64 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.58, 383.64 and 280.67 is: 382.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.58 : 383.64 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.58/383.64 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.58x = 383.64 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.58x = 107,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,673.27/281.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.39

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