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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.53, 501.33 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.53, 501.33 and 280.51 is: 386.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.53 : 501.33 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.53/501.33 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.53x = 501.33 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.53x = 140,628.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,628.08/363.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.84

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