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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.02, 535.53 and 280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.02, 535.53 and 280.05 is: 420.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.02 : 535.53 = 280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.02/535.53 = 280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.02x = 535.53 × 280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.02x = 149,975.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,975.18/357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.08

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