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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.74, 550.11 and 280.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.74, 550.11 and 280.78 is: 387.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.74 : 550.11 = 280.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.74/550.11 = 280.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.74x = 550.11 × 280.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.74x = 154,459.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,459.89/398.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.37

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