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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.30, 501.18 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.30, 501.18 and 280.32 is: 386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.30 : 501.18 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.30/501.18 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.30x = 501.18 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.30x = 140,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,490.78/363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.71

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