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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.75, 501.63 and 280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.75, 501.63 and 280.73 is: 387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.75 : 501.63 = 280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.75/501.63 = 280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.75x = 501.63 × 280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.75x = 140,820.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,820.08/363.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.13

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