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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.15, 592.77 and 280.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.15, 592.77 and 280.71 is: 420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.15 : 592.77 = 280.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.15/592.77 = 280.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.15x = 592.77 × 280.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.15x = 166,396.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,396.47/396.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.03

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