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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 507.48 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 507.48 and 280.56 is: 386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 507.48 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/507.48 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 507.48 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 142,378.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,378.59/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.86

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