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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.93, 573.82 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.93, 573.82 and 280.26 is: 419.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.93 : 573.82 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.93/573.82 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.93x = 573.82 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.93x = 160,818.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,818.09/382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.97

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