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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 371.92, 558.10 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 371.92, 558.10 and 280.48 is: 420.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    371.92 : 558.10 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    371.92/558.10 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    371.92x = 558.10 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    371.92x = 156,535.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,535.89/371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.89

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