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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.37, 552.33 and 280.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.37, 552.33 and 280.56 is: 420.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.37 : 552.33 = 280.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.37/552.33 = 280.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.37x = 552.33 × 280.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.37x = 154,961.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,961.70/368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.67

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