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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.40, 528.89 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.40, 528.89 and 280.50 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.40 : 528.89 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.40/528.89 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.40x = 528.89 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.40x = 148,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,352.24/353.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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