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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368, 552.12 and 281.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368, 552.12 and 281.76 is: 422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368 : 552.12 = 281.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368/552.12 = 281.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368x = 552.12 × 281.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368x = 155,565.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,565.33/368
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.73

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