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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.60, 484.65 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.60, 484.65 and 281.43 is: 387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.60 : 484.65 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.60/484.65 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.60x = 484.65 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.60x = 136,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,395.05/351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.93

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