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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 538.15 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 538.15 and 281.80 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 538.15 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/538.15 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 538.15 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 151,650.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,650.67/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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