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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.38, 573.59 and 280.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.38, 573.59 and 280.30 is: 420.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.38 : 573.59 = 280.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.38/573.59 = 280.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.38x = 573.59 × 280.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.38x = 160,777.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,777.28/382.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.46

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