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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.62, 575.71 and 281.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.62, 575.71 and 281.17 is: 421.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.62 : 575.71 = 281.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.62/575.71 = 281.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.62x = 575.71 × 281.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.62x = 161,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,869.50/383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.95

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