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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.22, 537.02 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.22, 537.02 and 280.94 is: 421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.22 : 537.02 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.22/537.02 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.22x = 537.02 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.22x = 150,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,870.40/358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.17

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