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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.59, 574.91 and 281.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.59, 574.91 and 281.30 is: 421.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.59 : 574.91 = 281.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.59/574.91 = 281.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.59x = 574.91 × 281.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.59x = 161,720.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,720.78/383.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.60

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