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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.46, 503.04 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.46, 503.04 and 281.44 is: 388.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.46 : 503.04 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.46/503.04 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.46x = 503.04 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.46x = 141,572.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,572.36/364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.45

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