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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.24, 594.27 and 280.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.24, 594.27 and 280.35 is: 420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.24 : 594.27 = 280.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.24/594.27 = 280.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.24x = 594.27 × 280.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.24x = 166,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,603.59/396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.47

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