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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.90, 488.05 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.90, 488.05 and 280.40 is: 386.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.90 : 488.05 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.90/488.05 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.90x = 488.05 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.90x = 136,846.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,846.08/353.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.68

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