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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.78, 550.49 and 281.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.78, 550.49 and 281.45 is: 421.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.78 : 550.49 = 281.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.78/550.49 = 281.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.78x = 550.49 × 281.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.78x = 154,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,935.41/367.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.27

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