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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.38, 546.99 and 280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.38, 546.99 and 280.10 is: 386.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.38 : 546.99 = 280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.38/546.99 = 280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.38x = 546.99 × 280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.38x = 153,211.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,211.90/396.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.53

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