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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.50, 505.97 and 281.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.50, 505.97 and 281.79 is: 389.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.50 : 505.97 = 281.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.50/505.97 = 281.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.50x = 505.97 × 281.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.50x = 142,575.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,575.88/366.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.03

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