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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 290.88, 401.52 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 290.88, 401.52 and 280.80 is: 387.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    290.88 : 401.52 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    290.88/401.52 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    290.88x = 401.52 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    290.88x = 112,746.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,746.82/290.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.61

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