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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 503.32 and 281.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 503.32 and 281.51 is: 388.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 503.32 = 281.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/503.32 = 281.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 503.32 × 281.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 141,689.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,689.61/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.63

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