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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.32, 495.54 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.32, 495.54 and 281.56 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.32 : 495.54 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.32/495.54 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.32x = 495.54 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.32x = 139,524.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,524.24/359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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