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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.03, 505.37 and 281.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.03, 505.37 and 281.87 is: 389.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.03 : 505.37 = 281.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.03/505.37 = 281.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.03x = 505.37 × 281.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.03x = 142,444.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,444.71/366.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.16

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