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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.71, 523.91 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.71, 523.91 and 280.28 is: 386.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.71 : 523.91 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.71/523.91 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.71x = 523.91 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.71x = 146,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,837.47/379.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.71

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