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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.59, 509.92 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.59, 509.92 and 281.04 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.59 : 509.92 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.59/509.92 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.59x = 509.92 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.59x = 143,310.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,310.39/369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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