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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.82, 495.19 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.82, 495.19 and 281.06 is: 387.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.82 : 495.19 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.82/495.19 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.82x = 495.19 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.82x = 139,179.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,179.69/358.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.88

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