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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 375.05, 517.25 and 280.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 375.05, 517.25 and 280.49 is: 386.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    375.05 : 517.25 = 280.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    375.05/517.25 = 280.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    375.05x = 517.25 × 280.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    375.05x = 145,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,081.57/375.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.83

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