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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.75, 574.14 and 280.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.75, 574.14 and 280.79 is: 421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.75 : 574.14 = 280.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.75/574.14 = 280.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.75x = 574.14 × 280.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.75x = 161,212.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,212.77/382.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.20

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