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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.87, 543.44 and 280.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.87, 543.44 and 280.46 is: 421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.87 : 543.44 = 280.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.87/543.44 = 280.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.87x = 543.44 × 280.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.87x = 152,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,415.24/361.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.19

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