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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.94, 602.73 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.94, 602.73 and 280.26 is: 420.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.94 : 602.73 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.94/602.73 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.94x = 602.73 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.94x = 168,921.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,921.11/401.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.26

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