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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.22, 495.88 and 280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.22, 495.88 and 280.34 is: 386.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.22 : 495.88 = 280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.22/495.88 = 280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.22x = 495.88 × 280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.22x = 139,015.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,015.00/359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.99

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