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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.39, 535.44 and 280.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.39, 535.44 and 280.83 is: 420.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.39 : 535.44 = 280.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.39/535.44 = 280.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.39x = 535.44 × 280.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.39x = 150,367.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,367.62/357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.74

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