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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.61, 508.56 and 280.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.61, 508.56 and 280.23 is: 386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.61 : 508.56 = 280.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.61/508.56 = 280.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.61x = 508.56 × 280.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.61x = 142,513.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,513.77/368.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.62

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