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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 593.28 and 280.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 593.28 and 280.19 is: 419.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 593.28 = 280.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/593.28 = 280.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 593.28 × 280.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 166,228.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,228.16/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.82

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