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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.23, 536.84 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.23, 536.84 and 280.85 is: 420.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.23 : 536.84 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.23/536.84 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.23x = 536.84 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.23x = 150,767.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,767.43/358.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.87

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