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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 385.19, 531.34 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 385.19, 531.34 and 280.14 is: 386.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385.19 : 531.34 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385.19/531.34 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385.19x = 531.34 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385.19x = 148,848.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,848.89/385.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.43

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