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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.99, 488.73 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.99, 488.73 and 280.17 is: 385.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.99 : 488.73 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.99/488.73 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.99x = 488.73 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.99x = 136,923.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,923.64/354.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.71

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