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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.09, 575.66 and 281.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.09, 575.66 and 281.80 is: 422.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.09 : 575.66 = 281.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.09/575.66 = 281.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.09x = 575.66 × 281.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.09x = 162,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,219.58/384.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.35

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