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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.50, 645.12 and 281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.50, 645.12 and 281 is: 387.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.50 : 645.12 = 281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.50/645.12 = 281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.50x = 645.12 × 281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.50x = 181,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,279.42/467.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.76

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