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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 304, 418.96 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 304, 418.96 and 280.80 is: 386.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    304 : 418.96 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    304/418.96 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    304x = 418.96 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    304x = 117,643.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,643.97/304
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.99

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