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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.41, 536.59 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.41, 536.59 and 280.65 is: 420.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.41 : 536.59 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.41/536.59 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.41x = 536.59 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.41x = 150,593.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,593.98/358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.17

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