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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 495.10 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 495.10 and 281 is: 387.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 495.10 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/495.10 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 495.10 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 139,123.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,123.10/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.79

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