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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.69, 551.76 and 280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.69, 551.76 and 280.67 is: 421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.69 : 551.76 = 280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.69/551.76 = 280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.69x = 551.76 × 280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.69x = 154,860.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,860.25/367.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.17

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