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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.47, 501.26 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.47, 501.26 and 280.44 is: 386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.47 : 501.26 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.47/501.26 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.47x = 501.26 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.47x = 140,571.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,571.95/363.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.76

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