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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 373.78, 515.55 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 373.78, 515.55 and 280.86 is: 387.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    373.78 : 515.55 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    373.78/515.55 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    373.78x = 515.55 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    373.78x = 144,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,797.37/373.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.39

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