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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.86, 530.98 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.86, 530.98 and 280.55 is: 420.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.86 : 530.98 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.86/530.98 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.86x = 530.98 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.86x = 148,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,966.44/353.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.98

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