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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.33, 614.36 and 280.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.33, 614.36 and 280.10 is: 419.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.33 : 614.36 = 280.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.33/614.36 = 280.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.33x = 614.36 × 280.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.33x = 172,084.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,084.47/410.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.38

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