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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.90, 541.89 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.90, 541.89 and 280.44 is: 421.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.90 : 541.89 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.90/541.89 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.90x = 541.89 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.90x = 151,967.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,967.63/360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.08

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