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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.28, 506.58 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.28, 506.58 and 280.16 is: 386.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.28 : 506.58 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.28/506.58 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.28x = 506.58 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.28x = 141,923.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,923.45/367.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.42

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