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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605.37, 907.14 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605.37, 907.14 and 280.36 is: 420.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605.37 : 907.14 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605.37/907.14 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605.37x = 907.14 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605.37x = 254,321.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,321.23/605.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.11

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