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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.57, 496.23 and 281.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.57, 496.23 and 281.81 is: 388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.57 : 496.23 = 281.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.57/496.23 = 281.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.57x = 496.23 × 281.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.57x = 139,843.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,843.82/359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.92

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