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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.22, 580.01 and 280.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.22, 580.01 and 280.38 is: 387.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.22 : 580.01 = 280.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.22/580.01 = 280.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.22x = 580.01 × 280.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.22x = 162,623.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,623.20/420.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.00

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