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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.94, 508.91 and 280.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.94, 508.91 and 280.65 is: 387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.94 : 508.91 = 280.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.94/508.91 = 280.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.94x = 508.91 × 280.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.94x = 142,824.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,824.19/368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.12

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