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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.45, 496.91 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360.45, 496.91 and 281.61 is: 388.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360.45 : 496.91 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360.45/496.91 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360.45x = 496.91 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360.45x = 139,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,933.42/360.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.22

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