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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.31, 575.26 and 280.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.31, 575.26 and 280.86 is: 421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.31 : 575.26 = 280.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.31/575.26 = 280.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.31x = 575.26 × 280.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.31x = 161,566.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,566.12/383.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.50

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