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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.75, 507.54 and 280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.75, 507.54 and 280.27 is: 386.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.75 : 507.54 = 280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.75/507.54 = 280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.75x = 507.54 × 280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.75x = 142,248.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,248.24/367.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.81

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