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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.48, 576.58 and 280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.48, 576.58 and 280.24 is: 386.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.48 : 576.58 = 280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.48/576.58 = 280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.48x = 576.58 × 280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.48x = 161,580.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,580.78/418.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.11

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