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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 495.12 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 495.12 and 281.28 is: 388.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 495.12 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/495.12 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 495.12 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 139,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,267.35/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.41

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