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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.88, 543.90 and 281.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.88, 543.90 and 281.46 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.88 : 543.90 = 281.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.88/543.90 = 281.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.88x = 543.90 × 281.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.88x = 153,086.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,086.09/362.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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