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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.88, 602.88 and 280.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.88, 602.88 and 280.44 is: 420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.88 : 602.88 = 280.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.88/602.88 = 280.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.88x = 602.88 × 280.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.88x = 169,071.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,071.67/401.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.70

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