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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.41, 443.50 and 280.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.41, 443.50 and 280.78 is: 420.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.41 : 443.50 = 280.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.41/443.50 = 280.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.41x = 443.50 × 280.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.41x = 124,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,525.78/296.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.12

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