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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 401.98, 603.33 and 280.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 401.98, 603.33 and 280.33 is: 420.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    401.98 : 603.33 = 280.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    401.98/603.33 = 280.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    401.98x = 603.33 × 280.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    401.98x = 169,131.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,131.50/401.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.75

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