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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 488.30 and 280.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 488.30 and 280.41 is: 386.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 488.30 = 280.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/488.30 = 280.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 488.30 × 280.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 136,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,922.80/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.51

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