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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 574.56 and 281.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 574.56 and 281.20 is: 422.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 574.56 = 281.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/574.56 = 281.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 574.56 × 281.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 161,566.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,566.27/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.15

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