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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.48, 551.23 and 280.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.48, 551.23 and 280.97 is: 421.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.48 : 551.23 = 280.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.48/551.23 = 280.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.48x = 551.23 × 280.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.48x = 154,877.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,877.70/367.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.46

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