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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.34, 549.95 and 281.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.34, 549.95 and 281.00 is: 420.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.34 : 549.95 = 281.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.34/549.95 = 281.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.34x = 549.95 × 281.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.34x = 154,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,535.92/367.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.69

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