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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.63, 595.38 and 280.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.63, 595.38 and 280.59 is: 421.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.63 : 595.38 = 280.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.63/595.38 = 280.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.63x = 595.38 × 280.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.63x = 167,057.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,057.67/396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.19

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