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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.52, 541.82 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.52, 541.82 and 280.22 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.52 : 541.82 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.52/541.82 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.52x = 541.82 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.52x = 151,828.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,828.80/361.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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