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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 573.88 and 280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 573.88 and 280.48 is: 420.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 573.88 = 280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/573.88 = 280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 573.88 × 280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 160,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,961.86/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.31

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