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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.64, 508.41 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.64, 508.41 and 281.34 is: 388.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.64 : 508.41 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.64/508.41 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.64x = 508.41 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.64x = 143,036.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,036.07/368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.01

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