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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.85, 506.71 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.85, 506.71 and 280.37 is: 386.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.85 : 506.71 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.85/506.71 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.85x = 506.71 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.85x = 142,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,066.28/367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.21

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