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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.68, 409.70 and 280.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.68, 409.70 and 280.52 is: 387.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.68 : 409.70 = 280.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.68/409.70 = 280.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.68x = 409.70 × 280.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.68x = 114,929.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,929.04/296.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.38

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