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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.31, 503.00 and 281.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.31, 503.00 and 281.28 is: 388.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.31 : 503.00 = 281.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.31/503.00 = 281.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.31x = 503.00 × 281.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.31x = 141,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,482.43/364.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.36

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