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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 536.76 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 536.76 and 280.76 is: 420.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 536.76 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/536.76 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 536.76 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 150,698.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,698.05/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.39

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