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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.65, 496.32 and 281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.65, 496.32 and 281.06 is: 387.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.65 : 496.32 = 281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.65/496.32 = 281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.65x = 496.32 × 281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.65x = 139,492.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,492.87/359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.86

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