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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.52, 413.94 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.52, 413.94 and 280.36 is: 386.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.52 : 413.94 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.52/413.94 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.52x = 413.94 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.52x = 116,052.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,052.22/300.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.17

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