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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.18, 508.86 and 281.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.18, 508.86 and 281.70 is: 388.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.18 : 508.86 = 281.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.18/508.86 = 281.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.18x = 508.86 × 281.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.18x = 143,345.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,345.86/369.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.28

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