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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 495.99 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 495.99 and 281.88 is: 389.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 495.99 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/495.99 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 495.99 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 139,809.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,809.66/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.04

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