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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.48, 489.16 and 280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.48, 489.16 and 280.98 is: 387.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.48 : 489.16 = 280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.48/489.16 = 280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.48x = 489.16 × 280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.48x = 137,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,444.18/354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.73

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