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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.01, 551.29 and 280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.01, 551.29 and 280.05 is: 420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.01 : 551.29 = 280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.01/551.29 = 280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.01x = 551.29 × 280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.01x = 154,388.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,388.76/367.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.67

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