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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.98, 556.56 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.98, 556.56 and 280.26 is: 420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.98 : 556.56 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.98/556.56 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.98x = 556.56 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.98x = 155,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,981.51/370.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.46

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