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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.56, 508.26 and 281.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.56, 508.26 and 281.08 is: 387.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.56 : 508.26 = 281.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.56/508.26 = 281.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.56x = 508.26 × 281.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.56x = 142,861.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,861.72/368.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.62

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