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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.75, 536.66 and 280.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.75, 536.66 and 280.57 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 536.66 = 280.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/536.66 = 280.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 536.66 × 280.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 150,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,567.95/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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