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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 374.63, 516.67 and 281.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 374.63, 516.67 and 281.60 is: 388.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    374.63 : 516.67 = 281.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    374.63/516.67 = 281.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    374.63x = 516.67 × 281.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    374.63x = 145,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,494.27/374.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.37

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