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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 496.28 and 280.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 496.28 and 280.94 is: 387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 496.28 = 280.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/496.28 = 280.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 496.28 × 280.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 139,424.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,424.90/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.55

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