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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.95, 502.47 and 280.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.95, 502.47 and 280.92 is: 387.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.95 : 502.47 = 280.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.95/502.47 = 280.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.95x = 502.47 × 280.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.95x = 141,153.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,153.87/363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.84

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