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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.73, 575.08 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.73, 575.08 and 280.53 is: 420.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.73 : 575.08 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.73/575.08 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.73x = 575.08 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.73x = 161,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,326.49/383.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.42

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