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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.70, 576 and 281.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.70, 576 and 281.58 is: 422.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.70 : 576 = 281.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.70/576 = 281.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.70x = 576 × 281.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.70x = 162,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,190.08/383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.70

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