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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.65, 575.52 and 281.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.65, 575.52 and 281.59 is: 422.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.65 : 575.52 = 281.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.65/575.52 = 281.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.65x = 575.52 × 281.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.65x = 162,060.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,060.68/383.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.42

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