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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.08, 502.64 and 281.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.08, 502.64 and 281.02 is: 387.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.08 : 502.64 = 281.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.08/502.64 = 281.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.08x = 502.64 × 281.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.08x = 141,251.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,251.89/364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.97

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