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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.85, 501.76 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.85, 501.76 and 280.82 is: 387.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.85 : 501.76 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.85/501.76 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.85x = 501.76 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.85x = 140,904.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,904.24/363.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.26

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