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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.01, 421.17 and 265.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.01, 421.17 and 265.24 is: 397.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.01 : 421.17 = 265.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.01/421.17 = 265.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.01x = 421.17 × 265.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.01x = 111,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,710.66/281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.53

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