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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 490.70 and 281.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 490.70 and 281.84 is: 388.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 490.70 = 281.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/490.70 = 281.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 490.70 × 281.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 138,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,295.03/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.82

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