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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 546.75 and 280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 546.75 and 280.14 is: 386.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 546.75 = 280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/546.75 = 280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 546.75 × 280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 153,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,166.55/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.73

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