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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.12, 494.76 and 281.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.12, 494.76 and 281.36 is: 387.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.12 : 494.76 = 281.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.12/494.76 = 281.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.12x = 494.76 × 281.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.12x = 139,205.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,205.67/359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.63

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