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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.64, 544.56 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.64, 544.56 and 281.80 is: 422.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.64 : 544.56 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.64/544.56 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.64x = 544.56 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.64x = 153,457.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,457.01/363.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.00

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