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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 896.36, 1,344.74 and 280.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 896.36, 1,344.74 and 280.15 is: 420.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    896.36 : 1,344.74 = 280.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    896.36/1,344.74 = 280.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    896.36x = 1,344.74 × 280.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    896.36x = 376,724.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,724.15/896.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.28

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