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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.91, 573.08 and 280.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.91, 573.08 and 280.37 is: 419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.91 : 573.08 = 280.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.91/573.08 = 280.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.91x = 573.08 × 280.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.91x = 160,674.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,674.47/382.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.62

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