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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.50, 502.76 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.50, 502.76 and 281.48 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.50 : 502.76 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.50/502.76 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.50x = 502.76 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.50x = 141,512.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,512.96/364.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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