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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.04, 551.32 and 281.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.04, 551.32 and 281.88 is: 422.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.04 : 551.32 = 281.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.04/551.32 = 281.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.04x = 551.32 × 281.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.04x = 155,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,406.08/368.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.25

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