Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.55, 575.45 and 281.58
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 384.55, 575.45 and 281.58 is: 421.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
384.55 : 575.45 = 281.58 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
384.55/575.45 = 281.58/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
384.55x = 575.45 × 281.58 - Step 4: Simplify right side
384.55x = 162,034.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,034.28/384.55 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 421.36
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