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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.08, 548.10 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.08, 548.10 and 280.44 is: 387.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.08 : 548.10 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.08/548.10 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.08x = 548.10 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.08x = 153,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,709.16/397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.10

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