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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 538.32 and 281.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 538.32 and 281.94 is: 423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 538.32 = 281.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/538.32 = 281.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 538.32 × 281.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 151,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,773.94/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.12

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