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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.51, 496.14 and 281.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.51, 496.14 and 281.75 is: 388.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.51 : 496.14 = 281.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.51/496.14 = 281.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.51x = 496.14 × 281.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.51x = 139,787.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,787.45/359.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.83

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