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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.36, 507.76 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.36, 507.76 and 280.88 is: 387.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.36 : 507.76 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.36/507.76 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.36x = 507.76 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.36x = 142,619.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,619.63/368.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.17

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