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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.65, 592.02 and 280.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.65, 592.02 and 280.21 is: 419.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.65 : 592.02 = 280.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.65/592.02 = 280.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.65x = 592.02 × 280.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.65x = 165,889.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,889.92/395.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.28

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