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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410.88, 567.18 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410.88, 567.18 and 280.02 is: 386.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410.88 : 567.18 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410.88/567.18 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410.88x = 567.18 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410.88x = 158,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,821.74/410.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.54

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