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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.92, 529.08 and 280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.92, 529.08 and 280.24 is: 386.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.92 : 529.08 = 280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.92/529.08 = 280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.92x = 529.08 × 280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.92x = 148,269.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,269.38/383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.20

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