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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 361.92, 541.92 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 361.92, 541.92 and 280.08 is: 419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    361.92 : 541.92 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    361.92/541.92 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    361.92x = 541.92 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    361.92x = 151,780.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,780.95/361.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.38

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