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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 369.90, 510.74 and 281.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 369.90, 510.74 and 281.54 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    369.90 : 510.74 = 281.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    369.90/510.74 = 281.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    369.90x = 510.74 × 281.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    369.90x = 143,794.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,794.66/369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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