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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.01, 495.93 and 281.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.01, 495.93 and 281.31 is: 388.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.01 : 495.93 = 281.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.01/495.93 = 281.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.01x = 495.93 × 281.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.01x = 139,509.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,509.01/359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.59

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