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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355, 490.18 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355, 490.18 and 281.70 is: 388.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355 : 490.18 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355/490.18 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355x = 490.18 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355x = 138,083.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,083.71/355
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.97

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