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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.17, 555.83 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.17, 555.83 and 280.04 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.17 : 555.83 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.17/555.83 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.17x = 555.83 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.17x = 155,656.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,656.72/371.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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