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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.80, 551.70 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.80, 551.70 and 281.40 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.80 : 551.70 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.80/551.70 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.80x = 551.70 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.80x = 155,248.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,248.38/367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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