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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.63, 501.39 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.63, 501.39 and 280.56 is: 386.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.63 : 501.39 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.63/501.39 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.63x = 501.39 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.63x = 140,667.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,667.05/363.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.84

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