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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.24, 515.21 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.24, 515.21 and 280.26 is: 386.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.24 : 515.21 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.24/515.21 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.24x = 515.21 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.24x = 144,391.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,391.43/373.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.86

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