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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364, 501.98 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364, 501.98 and 281.32 is: 387.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364 : 501.98 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364/501.98 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364x = 501.98 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364x = 141,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,217.01/364
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.96

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