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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 339.72, 468.26 and 280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 339.72, 468.26 and 280.59 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    339.72 : 468.26 = 280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    339.72/468.26 = 280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    339.72x = 468.26 × 280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    339.72x = 131,389.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,389.07/339.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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