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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.18, 575.06 and 280.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.18, 575.06 and 280.73 is: 421.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.18 : 575.06 = 280.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.18/575.06 = 280.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.18x = 575.06 × 280.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.18x = 161,432.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,432.31/383.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.30

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