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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.36, 594.12 and 280.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.36, 594.12 and 280.80 is: 420.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.36 : 594.12 = 280.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.36/594.12 = 280.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.36x = 594.12 × 280.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.36x = 166,828.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,828.90/396.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.90

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