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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.47, 388.60 and 264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.47, 388.60 and 264.04 is: 364.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.47 : 388.60 = 264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.47/388.60 = 264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.47x = 388.60 × 264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.47x = 102,605.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,605.94/281.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.54

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