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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.90, 593.27 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.90, 593.27 and 280.28 is: 420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.90 : 593.27 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.90/593.27 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.90x = 593.27 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.90x = 166,280.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,280.31/395.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.01

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