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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.91, 574.57 and 281.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.91, 574.57 and 281.37 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.91 : 574.57 = 281.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.91/574.57 = 281.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.91x = 574.57 × 281.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.91x = 161,666.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,666.76/383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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