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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.24, 543.90 and 280.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.24, 543.90 and 280.62 is: 420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.24 : 543.90 = 280.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.24/543.90 = 280.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.24x = 543.90 × 280.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.24x = 152,629.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,629.22/363.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.19

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