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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 300.77, 414.29 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 300.77, 414.29 and 280.61 is: 386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    300.77 : 414.29 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    300.77/414.29 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    300.77x = 414.29 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    300.77x = 116,252.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,252.51/300.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.52

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