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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.60, 490.19 and 280.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.60, 490.19 and 280.78 is: 387.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.60 : 490.19 = 280.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.60/490.19 = 280.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.60x = 490.19 × 280.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.60x = 137,635.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,635.55/355.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.06

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