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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.54, 501 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.54, 501 and 280.50 is: 386.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.54 : 501 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.54/501 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.54x = 501 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.54x = 140,530.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,530.50/363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.56

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