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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.90, 582.94 and 280.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.90, 582.94 and 280.63 is: 420.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.90 : 582.94 = 280.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.90/582.94 = 280.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.90x = 582.94 × 280.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.90x = 163,590.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,590.45/388.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.65

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