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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.62, 594.26 and 280.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.62, 594.26 and 280.87 is: 420.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.62 : 594.26 = 280.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.62/594.26 = 280.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.62x = 594.26 × 280.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.62x = 166,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,910.74/396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.83

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