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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.92, 404.04 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.92, 404.04 and 280.40 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.92 : 404.04 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.92/404.04 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.92x = 404.04 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.92x = 113,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,292.82/291.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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