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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.04, 508.86 and 281.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.04, 508.86 and 281.56 is: 388.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.04 : 508.86 = 281.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.04/508.86 = 281.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.04x = 508.86 × 281.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.04x = 143,274.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,274.62/369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.24

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