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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 488.07 and 280.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 488.07 and 280.55 is: 386.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 488.07 = 280.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/488.07 = 280.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 488.07 × 280.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 136,925.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,925.60/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.52

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