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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.28, 503.76 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.28, 503.76 and 281.76 is: 388.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.28 : 503.76 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.28/503.76 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.28x = 503.76 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.28x = 141,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,939.42/365.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.58

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