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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 490.08 and 280.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 490.08 and 280.84 is: 388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 490.08 = 280.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/490.08 = 280.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 490.08 × 280.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 137,634.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,634.07/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.10

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