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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.82, 510.41 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.82, 510.41 and 281.59 is: 388.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.82 : 510.41 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.82/510.41 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.82x = 510.41 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.82x = 143,724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,724.20/369.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.64

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