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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.08, 573.93 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.08, 573.93 and 280.02 is: 420.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.08 : 573.93 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.08/573.93 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.08x = 573.93 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.08x = 160,711.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,711.88/382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.62

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