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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.44, 503.16 and 281.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.44, 503.16 and 281.39 is: 388.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.44 : 503.16 = 281.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.44/503.16 = 281.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.44x = 503.16 × 281.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.44x = 141,582.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,582.79/364.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.49

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