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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.15, 603.57 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.15, 603.57 and 280.50 is: 420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.15 : 603.57 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.15/603.57 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.15x = 603.57 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.15x = 169,301.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,301.39/402.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.99

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