Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360.56, 497.58 and 281.97
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 360.56, 497.58 and 281.97 is: 389.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
360.56 : 497.58 = 281.97 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
360.56/497.58 = 281.97/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
360.56x = 497.58 × 281.97 - Step 4: Simplify right side
360.56x = 140,302.63 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,302.63/360.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 389.12
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