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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.88, 489.72 and 280.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.88, 489.72 and 280.96 is: 387.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.88 : 489.72 = 280.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.88/489.72 = 280.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.88x = 489.72 × 280.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.88x = 137,591.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,591.73/354.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.71

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