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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.13, 602.49 and 280.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.13, 602.49 and 280.16 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.13 : 602.49 = 280.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.13/602.49 = 280.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.13x = 602.49 × 280.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.13x = 168,793.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,793.60/402.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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