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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.56, 503.33 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.56, 503.33 and 281.52 is: 388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.56 : 503.33 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.56/503.33 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.56x = 503.33 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.56x = 141,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,697.46/364.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.68

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