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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 291.75, 435.53 and 281.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 291.75, 435.53 and 281.62 is: 420.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    291.75 : 435.53 = 281.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    291.75/435.53 = 281.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    291.75x = 435.53 × 281.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    291.75x = 122,653.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,653.96/291.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.41

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