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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.51, 502.68 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.51, 502.68 and 281.80 is: 388.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.51 : 502.68 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.51/502.68 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.51x = 502.68 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.51x = 141,655.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,655.22/364.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.62

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