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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 411.51 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 411.51 and 280.44 is: 388.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 411.51 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/411.51 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 411.51 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 115,403.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,403.86/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.80

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