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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.47, 575.99 and 280.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.47, 575.99 and 280.58 is: 420.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.47 : 575.99 = 280.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.47/575.99 = 280.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.47x = 575.99 × 280.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.47x = 161,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,609.87/384.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.34

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