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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.20, 557.12 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.20, 557.12 and 280.32 is: 420.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.20 : 557.12 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.20/557.12 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.20x = 557.12 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.20x = 156,171.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,171.88/371.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.72

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