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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.54, 541.41 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.54, 541.41 and 280.04 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.54 : 541.41 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.54/541.41 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.54x = 541.41 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.54x = 151,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,613.75/360.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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