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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.95, 557.24 and 280.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.95, 557.24 and 280.05 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.95 : 557.24 = 280.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.95/557.24 = 280.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.95x = 557.24 × 280.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.95x = 156,053.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,053.66/370.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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