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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.83, 552.05 and 281.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.83, 552.05 and 281.25 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.83 : 552.05 = 281.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.83/552.05 = 281.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.83x = 552.05 × 281.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.83x = 155,262.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,262.66/367.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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