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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.59, 547.19 and 281.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.59, 547.19 and 281.22 is: 422.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.59 : 547.19 = 281.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.59/547.19 = 281.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.59x = 547.19 × 281.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.59x = 153,879.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,879.37/364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.06

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