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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.74, 490.59 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.74, 490.59 and 281.94 is: 388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.74 : 490.59 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.74/490.59 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.74x = 490.59 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.74x = 138,316.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,316.94/355.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.81

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