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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 502.65 and 280.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 502.65 and 280.40 is: 386.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 502.65 = 280.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/502.65 = 280.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 502.65 × 280.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 140,945.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,945.37/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.75

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