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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.23, 400.56 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.23, 400.56 and 280.62 is: 387.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.23 : 400.56 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.23/400.56 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.23x = 400.56 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.23x = 112,403.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,403.44/290.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.30

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