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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.72, 575.73 and 281.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.72, 575.73 and 281.52 is: 422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.72 : 575.73 = 281.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.72/575.73 = 281.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.72x = 575.73 × 281.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.72x = 162,079.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,079.51/383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.40

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