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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.89, 502.44 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.89, 502.44 and 280.07 is: 386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.89 : 502.44 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.89/502.44 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.89x = 502.44 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.89x = 140,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,719.52/363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.71

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