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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.01, 551.53 and 280.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.01, 551.53 and 280.89 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.01 : 551.53 = 280.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.01/551.53 = 280.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.01x = 551.53 × 280.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.01x = 154,921.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,921.95/367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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