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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.32, 1,344.40 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.32, 1,344.40 and 280 is: 419.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.32 : 1,344.40 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.32/1,344.40 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.32x = 1,344.40 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.32x = 376,432
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,432/896.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.98

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