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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.55, 594.18 and 280.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.55, 594.18 and 280.77 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.55 : 594.18 = 280.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.55/594.18 = 280.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.55x = 594.18 × 280.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.55x = 166,825.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,825.69/396.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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