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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.31, 529.98 and 280.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.31, 529.98 and 280.09 is: 386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.31 : 529.98 = 280.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.31/529.98 = 280.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.31x = 529.98 × 280.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.31x = 148,442.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,442.10/384.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.26

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