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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.25, 536.70 and 280.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.25, 536.70 and 280.85 is: 420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.25 : 536.70 = 280.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.25/536.70 = 280.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.25x = 536.70 × 280.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.25x = 150,732.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,732.20/358.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.75

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