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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.67, 544.87 and 281.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.67, 544.87 and 281.57 is: 421.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.67 : 544.87 = 281.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.67/544.87 = 281.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.67x = 544.87 × 281.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.67x = 153,419.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,419.05/363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.86

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