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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.81, 541.58 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.81, 541.58 and 280.53 is: 421.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.81 : 541.58 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.81/541.58 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.81x = 541.58 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.81x = 151,928.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,928.03/360.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.07

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