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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 295.51, 407.85 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 295.51, 407.85 and 280.82 is: 387.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    295.51 : 407.85 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    295.51/407.85 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    295.51x = 407.85 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    295.51x = 114,532.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,532.44/295.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.58

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