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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.89, 575.43 and 281.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.89, 575.43 and 281.61 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.89 : 575.43 = 281.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.89/575.43 = 281.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.89x = 575.43 × 281.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.89x = 162,046.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,046.84/383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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