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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.27, 576 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.27, 576 and 281.40 is: 421.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.27 : 576 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.27/576 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.27x = 576 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.27x = 162,086.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,086.40/384.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.80

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