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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.56, 530.40 and 280.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.56, 530.40 and 280.04 is: 386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.56 : 530.40 = 280.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.56/530.40 = 280.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.56x = 530.40 × 280.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.56x = 148,533.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,533.22/384.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.24

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