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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.72, 575.82 and 281.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.72, 575.82 and 281.98 is: 422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.72 : 575.82 = 281.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.72/575.82 = 281.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.72x = 575.82 × 281.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.72x = 162,367.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,367.20/384.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.04

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