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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.00, 550.62 and 280.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.00, 550.62 and 280.76 is: 421.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.00 : 550.62 = 280.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.00/550.62 = 280.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.00x = 550.62 × 280.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.00x = 154,589.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,589.32/367.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.23

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