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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.42, 517.44 and 281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.42, 517.44 and 281.48 is: 389.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.42 : 517.44 = 281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.42/517.44 = 281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.42x = 517.44 × 281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.42x = 145,649.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,649.01/374.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.00

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