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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.79, 575.19 and 281.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.79, 575.19 and 281.04 is: 421.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.79 : 575.19 = 281.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.79/575.19 = 281.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.79x = 575.19 × 281.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.79x = 161,651.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,651.40/383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.20

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