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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 592.98 and 280.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 592.98 and 280.08 is: 419.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 592.98 = 280.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/592.98 = 280.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 592.98 × 280.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 166,081.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,081.84/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.34

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