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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.24, 509.48 and 280.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.24, 509.48 and 280.70 is: 387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.24 : 509.48 = 280.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.24/509.48 = 280.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.24x = 509.48 × 280.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.24x = 143,011.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,011.74/369.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.31

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