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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.25, 509.52 and 281.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.25, 509.52 and 281.77 is: 388.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.25 : 509.52 = 281.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.25/509.52 = 281.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.25x = 509.52 × 281.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.25x = 143,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,564.90/369.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.81

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