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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.99, 594.08 and 280.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.99, 594.08 and 280.66 is: 421.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.99 : 594.08 = 280.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.99/594.08 = 280.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.99x = 594.08 × 280.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.99x = 166,734.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,734.49/395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.06

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