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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.01, 541.77 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.01, 541.77 and 281.22 is: 420.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.01 : 541.77 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.01/541.77 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.01x = 541.77 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.01x = 152,356.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,356.56/362.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.86

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