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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.36, 550.32 and 281.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.36, 550.32 and 281.44 is: 421.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.36 : 550.32 = 281.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.36/550.32 = 281.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.36x = 550.32 × 281.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.36x = 154,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,882.06/367.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.61

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