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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.64, 515.65 and 280.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.64, 515.65 and 280.22 is: 386.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.64 : 515.65 = 280.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.64/515.65 = 280.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.64x = 515.65 × 280.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.64x = 144,495.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,495.44/373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.72

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