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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.17, 489.87 and 281.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.17, 489.87 and 281.67 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.17 : 489.87 = 281.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.17/489.87 = 281.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.17x = 489.87 × 281.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.17x = 137,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,981.68/355.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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