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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390.18, 583.98 and 280.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390.18, 583.98 and 280.20 is: 419.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390.18 : 583.98 = 280.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390.18/583.98 = 280.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390.18x = 583.98 × 280.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390.18x = 163,631.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,631.20/390.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.37

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