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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.99, 543.54 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.99, 543.54 and 280.37 is: 419.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.99 : 543.54 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.99/543.54 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.99x = 543.54 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.99x = 152,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,392.31/362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.83

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