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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.25, 575.55 and 281.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.25, 575.55 and 281.71 is: 421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.25 : 575.55 = 281.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.25/575.55 = 281.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.25x = 575.55 × 281.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.25x = 162,138.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,138.19/384.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.96

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