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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.47, 502.63 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.47, 502.63 and 281.45 is: 388.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.47 : 502.63 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.47/502.63 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.47x = 502.63 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.47x = 141,465.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,465.21/364.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.14

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