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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.29, 496.54 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.29, 496.54 and 281.48 is: 387.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.29 : 496.54 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.29/496.54 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.29x = 496.54 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.29x = 139,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,766.62/360.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.93

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