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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.28, 495.06 and 281.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.28, 495.06 and 281.24 is: 388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.28 : 495.06 = 281.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.28/495.06 = 281.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.28x = 495.06 × 281.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.28x = 139,230.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,230.67/358.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.61

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