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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.55, 515.52 and 280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.55, 515.52 and 280.58 is: 387.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.55 : 515.52 = 280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.55/515.52 = 280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.55x = 515.52 × 280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.55x = 144,642.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,642.02/373.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.21

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