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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.54, 545.04 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.54, 545.04 and 281.28 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.54 : 545.04 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.54/545.04 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.54x = 545.04 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.54x = 153,308.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,308.85/363.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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