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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.28, 507.96 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.28, 507.96 and 281.16 is: 387.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.28 : 507.96 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.28/507.96 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.28x = 507.96 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.28x = 142,818.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,818.03/368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.80

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