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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.03, 497.03 and 281.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.03, 497.03 and 281.21 is: 388.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.03 : 497.03 = 281.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.03/497.03 = 281.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.03x = 497.03 × 281.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.03x = 139,765.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,765.92/360.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.21

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