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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.22, 592.83 and 280.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.22, 592.83 and 280.17 is: 420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.22 : 592.83 = 280.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.22/592.83 = 280.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.22x = 592.83 × 280.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.22x = 166,093.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,093.18/395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.26

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