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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.48, 500.94 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.48, 500.94 and 280.44 is: 386.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.48 : 500.94 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.48/500.94 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.48x = 500.94 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.48x = 140,483.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,483.61/363.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.50

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