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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 386.09, 532.23 and 281.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 386.09, 532.23 and 281.00 is: 387.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386.09 : 532.23 = 281.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386.09/532.23 = 281.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386.09x = 532.23 × 281.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386.09x = 149,553.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,553.97/386.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.36

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