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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 364.64, 502.59 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 364.64, 502.59 and 281.61 is: 388.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    364.64 : 502.59 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    364.64/502.59 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    364.64x = 502.59 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    364.64x = 141,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,535.43/364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.16

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